Guys

Every year, I donate about 3 bags and value them at $200. This year, I have 11 bags valued at about $1000 using the salvation army valuation guide at The Salvation Army: Donation Receipts - Valuation Guide

I'm just a little fearful of setting off a red flag on IRS computers about this. I just have a ton of stuff to get rid off this year before moving to a smaller place.

If there's a chance of a problem, I can rather just take these goods to a thrift shop and hopefully will be able to get $300 out of that which is what I'll save with a $1000 tax deduction

Also, can someone tell me if both salvation army donations and charitable contributions to a religious place are totaled up into the same number on the 1040?

Thanks

“I'm just a little fearful of setting off a red flag on IRS computers about this. I just have a ton of stuff to get rid off this year before moving to a smaller place.If there's a chance of a problem, I can rather just take these goods to a thrift shop and hopefully will be able to get $300 out of that which is what I'll save with a $1000 tax deduction.”---->No, I do not think so; your donations to charity,i.e, Salvation army, are tax deductible expenses.You may deduct your charitable contributions of money or property made to qualified organizations if you itemize your deductions on Form 1040 Sch A line 17. If you do NOT itemize your deduction on sch A, then you can’t deduct your charitable donations on your return. You must meet record keeping requirements. This includes saving canceled checks, acknowledgment letters from the charity, and appraisals for donated property. To claim your charitable contribution deduction, your gift of property must meet certain criteria in order to be tax-deductible. The Salvation Army is a nonprofit religious corporation established in 1914. The Salvation Army has been recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as tax-exempt organization under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. This means your qualifying donations and gifts to The Salvation Army are tax deductible.
“Also, can someone tell me if both salvation army donations and charitable contributions to a religious place are totaled up into the same number on the 1040?”--->Yes on Sch A of 1040 line 17 as long as you donations are given to them in the same year.