
How the New Tax Law Changes Your Clothing Donation Deductions
The One Big Beautiful Bill just passed, and it changes the tax math for clothing donors. Here's what it means for your 2026 tax return.
May 20, 2026
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Omaha and Lincoln have multiple Goodwill and Salvation Army locations, plus local nonprofits like Open Door Mission and People's City Mission that distribute clothing directly. Nebraska also resettles a significant number of refugees through Lutheran Immigration in Omaha, so all types and sizes of clothing are in demand. Federal deductions apply if you itemize, though there's no separate state deduction. Browse the full list below to find a drop-off near you, or use the map to see every location in the state.
Open Door Mission distributes directly to people in need and always needs men's items. Goodwill of the Heartland and Salvation Army have multiple locations across Douglas County.
Sturdy work clothing, insulated boots, and kids' school clothes. Contact your county extension office west of Grand Island to find local groups that are collecting.
Federal deductions apply if you itemize, but Nebraska doesn't have a separate state deduction. Keep your receipt.
Vietnam Veterans of America and St. Vincent de Paul offer home pickup in Omaha and Lincoln. Schedule online or by phone. Outside the metros, drop-off bins are the most convenient option.
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624 Market St, Beatrice, NE 68310, USA
1502 Harlan Dr, Bellevue, NE 68005, USA
15 E 18th St, Kearney, NE 68847, USA
4690 Leighton Ave, Lincoln, NE 68504, USA
610 W Norfolk Ave, Norfolk, NE 68701, USA
410 E Leota St, North Platte, NE 69101, USA
16960 Evans Plaza, Omaha, NE 68116, USA
18280 Wright St, Omaha, NE 68130, USA
2011 N 156th St, Omaha, NE 68116, USA
250 N 168th Cir, Omaha, NE 68118, USA
2525 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68131, USA
2303 Towne Centre Dr, Bellevue, NE 68123, USA
1364 Washington St, Blair, NE 68008, USA
4330 23rd St, Columbus, NE 68601, USA
3175 Elk Ln, Fremont, NE 68025, USA
1808 S Locust St, Grand Island, NE 68801, USA
2223 N Webb Rd, Grand Island, NE 68803, USA
11722 Standing Stone Dr, Gretna, NE 68028, USA
2416 W 2nd St, Hastings, NE 68901, USA
3906 4th Ave, Kearney, NE 68845, USA
2401 Plum Creek Pkwy, Lexington, NE 68850, USA
206 Westview Plaza, McCook, NE 69001, USA
102 E William Ave, North Platte, NE 69101, USA
1056 N 204th Ave, Elkhorn, NE 68022, USA
14227 Hillsdale Cir, Omaha, NE 68137, USA
15455 Ruggles St, Omaha, NE 68116, USA
18125 R Plaza, Omaha, NE 68135, USA
201 N 78th St, Omaha, NE 68114, USA
2221 N 109th St, Omaha, NE 68164, USA
4115 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE 68127, USA
4115 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE 68127, USA
4115 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE 68127, USA
4805 N 72nd St, Omaha, NE 68134, USA
5018 Grover St, Omaha, NE 68106, USA

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