Charity Goods Donation and Free Home Pickup Guide
Usable clothing, books, household sundries, and small electronics can be donated to certified non-profit charities (Beautiful Store, Goodwill) to support resource circulation and employment for underprivileged individuals. Free doorstep pickup is available for 3 standard donation boxes or more, and tax-deductible donation receipts (15% tax credit) are issued based on resale evaluation and automatically reported to the National Tax Service (Hometax).
Follow these steps
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Step 1 (Selecting & Inspecting Eligible Goods): Sort out clean, freshly laundered clothing without stains, books published within 5 years without handwriting/damage, and functional small appliances manufactured within 7 years (vacuums, rice cookers, hair dryers). Underwear, used pillows/bedding, bulky furniture, and damaged electronics are strictly excluded.
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Step 2 (Packing into Standard Boxes): Pack items neatly into standard Postal Box No. 5 (dimensions up to 120cm) or sturdy cardboard boxes and seal firmly with tape (keep weight under 15kg per box).
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Step 3 (Booking Online Home Pickup or Courier): Submit a donation request on the official website of Beautiful Store (beautifulstore.org) or Goodwill Store (goodwillkorea.com). Free home pickup is available for 3 boxes or more; smaller amounts can be dropped off at local stores or shipped via convenience store parcel.
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Step 4 (Entering Tax ID for Donation Receipt): Input your 13-digit Resident Registration Number during online booking to ensure direct integration with the National Tax Service (Hometax) year-end settlement system.
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Step 5 (Doorstep Collection & Tax Credit Confirmation): Place sealed boxes outside your front door on pickup day. Within 2 to 3 weeks after charity inspection, receive an SMS/Kakao notification confirming the final resale evaluation amount and designated tax deduction credit (15%).
Frequently asked question
How is the tax receipt value calculated, and what is the year-end deduction rate?
Donated items are appraised based on the charity's internal resale price standards upon warehouse arrival. They are classified as designated donations (Code 40), qualifying for a 15% tax credit (30% for amounts exceeding ₩10,000,000).
What is the minimum quantity required for free home pickup?
Beautiful Store requires a minimum of 3 standard No. 5 postal boxes, and Goodwill requires 2 to 3 medium boxes or 50L bags for free doorstep pickup. Smaller quantities can be dropped off directly at nearby retail locations or shipped via courier.
What are the common non-acceptable items that charities reject?
Used underwear/swimsuits, used pillows/bedding, appliances older than 7 years, damaged/incomplete electronics, test prep books with markings, and bulky furniture are strictly non-acceptable.