On: How to get rid of old stuff, sell it for more, and...

[wffurr]

It takes a lot for itemizing to work out. You either have to give more than ten percent to charity, or have other sources of itemizable expenses.

[sparky → wffurr]

> other sources of itemizable expenses

The interest payments in the first half of most mortgages get you close to the standard deduction. Only works for owners, but it's still a relatively common one.

[wikwocket → sparky]

Yes, if you pay a mortgage and property tax, you should probably itemize. And/or if you have a lot of medical expenses.

Or, if one has a corporation (for freelancing, a SAAS, whatever), maybe the corporation could donate the stuff instead? I'm not sure how charitable donations work for corps, but might be worth exploring.

[sokoloff → sparky]

And your choice of state income tax or state sales tax. (for most people state income tax is far higher, and f easier to determine/prove.)