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Donating Household Clutter and Taking a Tax Deduction

Family Balance Sheet

While I love the instant cash that you can get from a yard sale, this year a tax deduction will have to do. It's been awhile since I've taken a tax deduction over having a yard sale, so I did a little research. Unfortunately not everything in your home is considered a tax deduction if donated. Keep it with your tax documents.

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My Best Garage Sale Finds

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you keep your head and are persistent, you can find many things you want or need, all in near perfect condition, for a fraction of the cost with NO TAXES due. Garage sales take time, you have to hit quite a few before you find the item you want or need. If you are in more of a hurry, find a thrift store instead.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

When the weather is nice, we love to find outdoor spaces to explore. While we were still renting an apartment, I researched areas with lower property taxes, scouted out my ideal neighborhoods, and waited for a smaller, less expensive house to come on the market. The same goes for things like clothes. Childhood joy.

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3 Ways To Save Money On The Kids’ Back To School Wardrobe

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Back to school clothes shopping can be very expensive even if you only have one child. You can also take advantage of tax free holidays, and you can set up clothing exchange clubs with your friends. Kids grow quickly, and many parents find that they only wear an outfit a few times before they have outgrown it.

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6pm.com Tax Day Sale | Hundreds of Items Under $50

Saving With Shellie

Have you filed your taxes yet? 6pm.com wants to make the task a little less painful with a Tax Day Sale. Great deals on shoes, clothing and accessories! Find more fabulous Clothing Deals happening now and snag some new items for less. Deals Around Town Clothing Dad Kids Mom Teen'

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Reminder: Texas Tax Free Weekend (8/9-11)

Saving With Shellie

For you Texans, this weekend (8/9-11) is the Tax Free shopping weekend. The law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced under $100 from sales tax. Also, don’t forget that diapers are includes in the tax free savings too! That saves about $8.25 on every $100 you spend.

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Texas Tax Free Weekend: Retail Coupon Roundup

Saving With Shellie

This weekend (8/19-21) is the annual tax free holiday in Texas exempting shoppers from state and local taxes. Items that are tax free include most clothing, school supplies and footwear priced under $100. If you find a coupon I left off, please feel free to leave a comment. Are you headed out this weekend?

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