Why does Goodwill NOT offer a receipt for a tax write off for donations like other thrift stores and charity shops do?

They do! You just have to ask for it found this on goodwill.org hope it helps. When you drop off your donations at Goodwill, you’ll receive a receipt from a donation attendant. Hang on to this receipt. At the end of the year, if you itemize deductions on your taxes, you can claim a tax deduction for clothing and household items that are in good condition. And this on another site: It's smart to check ahead of time to make sure that your local Goodwill store will have someone available to give you a receipt on your donations. Most Goodwill locations will only be able to provide a receipt during normal business hours. If you arrive unannounced with your donation outside these hours, you may have to leave your donation in a collection box or simply leave — either way, you won't get a receipt. In addition, if you're making an exceptionally large donation, it's usually helpful to the staff if you give them some warning so that they can prepare for you. HOPE THIS HELPS

Thanks a bunch! I guess the people who have taken my donations didn't know or something because one as told by 2 different employees that they couldn't give me a receipt. Ill ask to talk to a manager about it now that I know they will do it.

They do