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Donation Assistant
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Donation Assistant is a useful way to calculate the Fair Market Value (FMV) of donated items, such as items donated to Goodwill, Salvation Army, or any other charitable or non-profit organizations. This calculator provides certified resale values for over 1,300 items, so you can accurately determine the value of your donated items and maximize your deduction.

Follow the steps below to locate and use Donation Assistant. 

NOTE: The Donation Assistant is only available if using TaxAct Deluxe, Premier, or Self-Employed. Donation Assistant is not available in TaxAct Professional Editions.

Online
Dashboards
  1. From within your TaxAct return, click Deductions & Credits.
    • On smaller devices, click the menu at the top left corner of your screen, then make your selection. 
  2. Expand the Charitable Donations section and choose Add beside Donations to Charity. 
  3. Follow the interview process. When asked Did you make any noncash contributions? click Yes. 
  4. Click the Donation Assistant as the entry method. The Donation Assistant opens in a new window. 
  5. Click Add Donation Event and enter your details. 
    • Each donation event supports the entry of multiple donated items. 
    • You can set up multiple donation events with different or similar names on various dates.
  6. When you are finished, click Done, and finish the interview process in the main window.
TIP: You can also access the Donation Assistant directly by going to Resources > Assistants section > Donation Assistant. The Donation Assistant opens in a new window.

Classic Navigation
  1. From within your TaxAct return, click Federal.
    • On smaller devices, click the menu at the top left corner of your screen, then make your selection. 
  2. Click the Itemized or Standard Deductions drop-down, then click Charitable contributions.
  3. Follow the interview process. When asked Did you make any noncash contributions? click Yes. 
  4. Click the Donation Assistant as the entry method. The Donation Assistant opens in a new window. 
  5. Click Add Donation Event and enter your details. 
    • Each donation event supports the entry of multiple donated items. 
    • You can set up multiple donation events with different or similar names on various dates.
  6. When you are finished, click Done, and finish the interview process in the main window. 
Desktop
  1. From within your TaxAct return, click Federal.
  2. Click the Itemized or Standard Deductions drop-down, then click Charitable contributions.
  3. Follow the interview process. When asked Did you make any noncash contributions? click Yes. 
  4. Click the Donation Assistant as the entry method. The Donation Assistant opens in a new window. 
  5. Click Add Donation Event and enter your details. 
    • Each donation event supports the entry of multiple donated items. 
    • You can set up multiple donation events with different or similar names on various dates.
  6. When you are finished, close the window, and finish the interview process in the main window.