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    Jan 15, 2017, 08:27 PM
    Form 8283
    1. We gave, my wife gave about 6,000.00 worth of teaching aid book to a school, since she is retired, mostly all new unused, I read the 8283, from what I read to deduct about 4,000.00 2/3 of the coast, all I need to do is part 1, nothing on part 2, 3 or 4, correct or not?? thank you... richard
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    Jan 15, 2017, 09:56 PM
    Yes, that is correct!
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    Jan 16, 2017, 08:06 AM
    Whenever I donate something of that value, I always take a picture of the item(s) and keep it for my records just in case some issue comes up.
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    Jan 16, 2017, 08:35 AM
    Taking pictures as part of your recordkeeping is a great idea.

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