Donating a wedding dress
$100-$800
Can You Write Off Donating a Wedding Dress?
Short answer: Yes, at what the dress would sell for used, not what you paid, if you itemize.
Noncash gifts need itemizing (the 2026 non-itemizer deduction covers cash only); deduct fair market value, file Form 8283 above $500, and get a qualified appraisal above $5,000.
Records to keep: Keep receipts, statements, and a note of what each cost was for. Compare itemizing to the 2026 standard deduction ($16,100 single / $32,200 joint) before you claim.
Donating a wedding dress
Typical range: $100-$800
Individuals / Personal Taxes
Yes, at what the dress would sell for used, not what you paid, if you itemize.
Business justification
Yes, at what the dress would sell for used, not what you paid, if you itemize. Noncash gifts need itemizing (the 2026 non-itemizer deduction covers cash only); deduct fair market value, file Form 8283 above $500, and get a qualified appraisal above $5,000.
Category
- Personal Tax Deductions