It’s the season for giving and preparing to file your taxes. If you’re trying to kill two birds with one stone, you may be looking to make a charitable contribution before year-end. To ensure that your contributions are deductible, the IRS has issued key reminders that all taxpayers should keep in mind when giving to their favorite charities. While it’s convenient to clean out your old unwanted items and donate them to the local Goodwill, the IRS warns that only items in “good used condition or better” are eligible for tax deduction.

Learn more about what other gifts and donations qualify for a deduction by reading the IRS’s complete list of tips here.

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