USA Inventory -Donating vs Loss

[jrf316]

Is it better to donate some inventory that is not selling or donate to charity? Forgive if i posted this in the wrong section. Newbie here.

 

[jrf316]

what i meant to say was it is it better to sell an item at a loss or donate it to charity?

 

[kirby]

Need LOTS more info
for example business or individual is donating?
if business lets say tax rate is 40% - ok so assume inventory has $1mm value
Now donate to charity -get 40K deduction
Sell at loss HOW MUCH LOSS? 1% ??? 90% ???
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