How much can we write off for donations to local library

Did you get a donation receipt from then? if so, whatever is on it.

if you didn't get a receipt, then you can't claim it as a donation for a tax write off

They give a reciept, but no price attatched to each item. They stated I would have to check w/ IRS

To be deductible, clothing and household items donated to charity after Aug. 17, 2006, must be in good used condition or better. However, a taxpayer may claim a deduction of more than $500 for any single item, regardless of its condition, if the taxpayer includes a qualified appraisal of the item with the return. Household items include furniture, furnishings, electronics, appliances, and linens.

For all donations of property, including clothing and household items, get from the charity, if possible, a receipt that includes a description of the donated property. If a donation is left at a charity’s unattended drop site, keep a written record of the donation that includes a description of the property and its condition.

http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=164997,00.html