Use Form 8283 to report information about noncash charitable contributions. Do not use Form 8283 to report out-of-pocket expenses for volunteer work.Donations of certain household items and clothing are often tax deductible when you file your income tax return. If you are interested in donating property to the Cook County Land Bank Authority, please click here to fill out and submit our prequalification form. The Cook County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA) is accepting applications from individuals and organizations who are interested in conveying property to the CCLBA. This charitable gift deduction can significantly reduce your income taxes. Property tax exemptions are savings that contribute to lowering a homeowner's property tax bill. The most common is the Homeowner Exemption. Cook County Treasurer's Office 118 North Clark Street, Room 112 Chicago, Illinois 60602 (312) 443-5100 In the spring of 1998 the Illinois Facilities.