Can You Get a Tax Deduction for Your Wedding Dress?
Yes! Wedding dress donations to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are fully tax-deductible at fair market value. For designer gowns, this can mean a deduction of $500-$5,000+ depending on brand and condition.
OnlyFuego is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We provide professional appraisals and IRS-compliant documentation for all wedding dress donations.
What's Your Wedding Dress Worth?
The IRS requires "fair market value"—what a buyer would pay. Typical ranges:
Important: You deduct current resale value, not original price. A $5,000 dress worn once might be worth $1,500-$2,500.
IRS Requirements
Under $250
Receipt from nonprofit + bank record.
$250-$500
Written acknowledgment from nonprofit.
$500-$5,000
Form 8283 with your tax return.
Over $5,000
Qualified appraisal required (we provide).
What We Accept
✅ We Accept
- Designer wedding gowns
- Gently used formal dresses
- Vintage wedding gowns
- Designer bridesmaid dresses
❌ Cannot Accept
- Heavily stained dresses
- Damaged or torn gowns
- Incomplete alterations
- Severe yellowing
Common Questions
Can I deduct the original purchase price?
No. You deduct fair market value—typically 30-50% of original price for worn dresses.
Do I need the original receipt?
Not required, but helpful. We can appraise based on comparable sales.
Does the dress need to be cleaned?
Not required, but cleaned dresses typically receive higher appraisals.
Can I donate other wedding items?
Yes! Bridesmaid dresses, mother-of-bride, veils, accessories—all tax-deductible.