Understanding IRS Form 8283: Noncash Charitable Contributions
Essential documentation for claiming deductions on donated property worth $500+ to qualified organizations.
When Is Form 8283 Required?
- $500-$5,000 donations: Complete Section A (no appraisal needed)
- $5,000+ donations: Section B with qualified appraisal
- Special items: Vehicles, art, securities require additional documentation
Clothing/household items must be in good condition to be deductible.
Valuation Requirements
| Donation Type | Documentation Needed |
|---|---|
| Household items ($500-$5,000) | Receipt + fair market value calculation |
| Vehicles | Form 1098-C from charity |
| Art/collectibles ($20,000+) | Signed appraisal + photos |
| Stocks/securities | Brokerage statements |
Critical Compliance Rules
- Donee acknowledgment: Charity must sign Section B (for $5,000+ items)
- Appraiser qualifications: Must meet IRS standards (Form 8283 Section C)
- Timing requirements: Appraisal must be before filing date (not after)
- Disposition rules:
Charity must report if sold within 3 years Common Audit Triggers- Overvaluing household goods/clothing
- Missing charity signatures
- Incomplete appraisals
- Claiming appreciated property without holding period documentation
Errors can lead to deduction disallowance + 20% penalty on underpayments.
Related Tax Documents- Form 1040 (Schedule A for itemizing)
- Form 1098-C (Vehicle donations)
- Form 526 (Charitable contributions)
- Form 8282 (Charity disposition reporting)
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