I put a value on the items I donate. I have a box with a sheet of paper on it. Each time I come home with an item specifically bought to donate, I put it in the box, write the item(s) down, and then per the receipt write the price. I do not factor in Q's or ECB's or whatnot. When I take it to my foodbank (usually where I donate) I go through their unloading zone where you pull your car in and they cart your donations to a weigh station. They send me their thank you receipt which tells me the weights and such. When I receive that I staple it to the list for tax time.
I don't feel its wrong to be tax efficient when donating. I don't think it makes it any less of a donation at all. JMO
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