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Auto appraisals for gift tax, prepared in accordance with IRS gift tax requirements (Form 709). AppraiseItNow provides USPAP-compliant auto valuations using verified market comparables, giving you defensible documentation for gift tax compliance.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT AUTO APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, PROBATE COURTS, AND ESTATE ATTORNEYS.
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Owner & CEO
Joe founded AppraiseItNow to make a certified, USPAP-compliant appraisal as simple to order as anything else online. A former Bain & Company strategy consultant, Joe leads the entire team and specializes in strategy, growth, and the firm's tech capabilities.
Machinery & Equipment Appraiser
Third-generation auctioneer and CAGA Certified Appraiser with more than 20 years valuing machinery, equipment, vehicles, business assets, and estates for banks, attorneys, and trustees across the Carolinas.
Vehicle Appraiser
CAGA Certified Appraiser since 2014, covering vehicles, boats, equipment, fine art, and collectibles. A classic-car restoration background informs her vehicle work, with reports prepared for insurance, divorce, and charitable contributions.
Client Success Manager
Manages each engagement from the first enquiry to the delivered report, and keeps you posted at every step along the way.
Certified Appraisers Guild of AmericaCertified Appraiser
The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standardsWhen a vehicle is transferred as a gift and its value exceeds the IRS annual exclusion of $19,000 per recipient in 2025, a qualified appraisal is required to support a Form 709 filing. The IRS expects a documented fair market value as of the date of transfer, along with a thorough description of the vehicle, the methodology used, and supporting market data. Our vehicle appraisal services cover the full range of automobiles gifted between individuals, including classic cars, daily drivers, and collector vehicles, with reports built to satisfy IRS scrutiny and adequately disclose the transfer.
AppraiseItNow delivers automobile gift tax appraisals both online and onsite across the United States. Whether you need a desktop review using photos and documentation or an in-person inspection, our gift tax valuation services are structured to start the three-year statute of limitations and protect the transfer from indefinite IRS review.
AppraiseItNow appraises a wide range of vehicles commonly transferred as gifts, including:
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Across 80+ published AppraiseItNow reviews the picture is consistent: every one is from a client who paid us for an appraisal, and the three things they raise most often are that they would hire us again, how quickly we answer, and how much research is visible in the report.
I recently used AppraiseItNow for a valuation of a 2001 Corvette needed for 2024 Gift Tax purposes. It was straightforward and relatively simple even for someone not too tech savvy like me!
Car Appraisal for Gift Tax
My mother passed away in August 2023 and unfortunately, in the state of Ohio, motorhomes are not transferable on death and was going to have to go through probate court. After speaking with an attorney, I was informed I needed an appraisal. Due to my hectic work schedule and family schedule, I was looking for someone who could do this online, without needing an appointment. After a quick Google search I came across Joe at AppraiseItNow Inc., and instantly felt relief. A quick inquiry led to a few emails back and forth, a very reasonable cost to have the motorhome appraised and all the information needed to submit to get this taken care of. Joe was patient, worked with me as it was going to take a few weeks before I was able to supply the needed images/documents and payment, and less than a week later of submitting it I received the appraisal. His communication is next to none! He responds very quickly, is kind and extremely helpful. If I need anything in the future, I will not hesitate to reach out again! Thank you again! I will forever be in your debt!
Recreational Vehicle Appraisal for Probate
I was in dire need of an appraisal for my father's mobile home, which he needed for Medicaid approval. I couldn’t find anyone to do it for a long time, but then I found this company online and decided to give them a try. I’m so glad I did. They were wonderful to work with. I sent the pictures, and within just a few days I received the appraisal. They are absolutely worth the money.
Mobile Home Appraisal
Friendly, speedy service with fair value.
Auto Appraisal for Probate
I needed to have a car appraised, AppraiseItNow got it done quickly and was super responsive about my questions. Whole thing was done online, very easy!
Car Appraisal for Probate
From the start they were very responsive, price competitive, and had a quick turn around time. Thank you so much to Joe who was very sweet in responding to my emails; I am looking forward to utilizing AppraiseItNow for many years to come.
Fair market value on the date of the gift, reflecting the specific car's age, condition, mileage, and options. For standard vehicles, a dated printout of the private-party value from KBB, NADA, or Edmunds matched to the exact configuration is generally sufficient evidence; dealer retail values are expressly not an acceptable measure.
When total gifts to that recipient for the year exceed the annual exclusion: $18,000 for 2024 and $19,000 for 2025. Amounts above the exclusion normally reduce the donor's lifetime exemption rather than triggering tax, but the car's supportable fair market value is what determines whether the filing threshold was crossed.
Not automatically. Federal gift tax rules apply to the giver above the annual exclusion, and many states charge sales or use tax on the car's fair market value when the recipient titles it. Texas, for example, computes tax on a standard presumptive value unless recognized guide documentation or a qualified appraisal supports a different figure.
Classic, luxury, or modified cars worth over $5,000, where generic guide values misprice the asset. A qualified appraisal documents modifications, options, condition, and comparable or auction sales; a recipient claiming a value well below a state's standard value may also be required to produce an appraisal to justify it.
