Can I claim donations to Goodwill on my taxes?

Buying them for individuals no, only if you're donating the supplies to a charity that then distributes them. Whoever told you that you could doesn't know what they''re talking about. But it's a really good thing you're doing.

No, you can't claim, giving something to an individual is not counted by income tax department, if you donate it to some authorized charity, then it matters.

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