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Charitable donation appraisal services for IRS Form 8283 filings on gifts valued over $5,000, prepared in accordance with IRS qualified appraisal requirements. AppraiseItNow appraises donated clothing, furniture, jewelry, coins, sports memorabilia, RVs, and equipment.
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DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, RECEIVING CHARITIES, AND TAX PREPARERS.
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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.
Personal Property Appraiser
ISA Accredited Member with 30 years in the trade, from running estate sales and an auction gallery to appraising luxury apparel, furniture, artwork, antiques, and business assets, primarily for IRS tax filings.
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.
Personal Property Appraiser
ISA Accredited Member specializing in Asian art, with a Master's from SOAS and a Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art. Ashley chairs the ISA's Antiques, Furnishings, and Decorative Arts committee and appraises for charitable donation, insurance, and equitable distribution.
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.
Business Valuation Expert & Appraiser
ASA, ABV, and CFA charterholder. Since 2016 Justin has valued businesses for estate and gift tax, purchase price allocations, fairness opinions, lending, and buy-sell agreements, across manufacturing, services, retail, and pre-revenue biotech.
Business Valuation Expert & Appraiser
Accredited Senior Appraiser with the American Society of Appraisers. Raymond values capital stock, business enterprises, stock options, and intangible assets.
Client Success Manager
Manages each engagement from the first enquiry to the delivered report, and keeps you posted at every step along the way.
International Society of AppraisersAccredited Member
Certified Appraisers Guild of AmericaCertified Appraiser
American Society of AppraisersAccredited Senior Appraiser
The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standardsIRS Form 8283
Comprehensive qualified appraisals determining fair market value for non-cash donations exceeding $5,000, developed under USPAP standards and aligned with IRS Form 8283, Section B requirements.
IRS Form 8283, Noncash Charitable Contributions, is required when a taxpayer claims a deduction for donated property exceeding $500, and it becomes significantly more detailed when the value of donated non-cash property exceeds $5,000.
For contributions over $5,000 (other than certain publicly traded securities), the IRS generally requires a Qualified Appraisal prepared by a qualified appraiser. In these cases, the donor must complete Section B of Form 8283, and the appraiser must complete and sign Part IV (Appraiser Declaration) to confirm the appraisal meets IRS standards.
AppraiseItNow is an expert in preparing qualified appraisals for filing of IRS Form 8283. We work with donors and their advisors to establish defensible fair market value in accordance with USPAP and IRS requirements, including support for Form 8283, Section B reporting and the appraiser declaration in Part IV.
Our credentialed appraisers provide valuation support across major asset categories, including:
Whether the asset is readily marketable or complex and illiquid, we provide independent, well-supported fair market value opinions designed to withstand scrutiny and support proper charitable reporting.
A qualified appraisal has to come from someone qualified in the property being given away, so a diamond ring, a forklift, and a stake in a family company are three different engagements. We cover all of them, and each asset's own page sets out how its value is established.
Personal property
The largest share of donated property by volume, and the category where the IRS looks at similar items as a group rather than one at a time:
Fine art
Art carries substantiation rules of its own above the ordinary thresholds, and high-value donated art can be referred for review inside the IRS. Attribution, condition, and auction record drive the value. See artwork appraisal for charitable donation.
Business and inventory
Two gifts that look alike and are treated very differently, since an equity interest is generally deductible at fair market value while inventory is an ordinary income asset whose deduction is usually capped at the donor's basis. We appraise both:
Titled and operating assets
For titled property the charity's own disposition often sets the deductible amount, so what the organization does with the gift matters as much as what it is worth:
The most common reason a claimed deduction gets reduced is that the value came from the wrong place: a purchase receipt, a retail catalogue, an insurance schedule, or a book value. Fair market value is what the property would fetch from an ordinary buyer, in its present condition, on the day it changed hands.
Not the retail price
An insurance appraisal states what it would cost to replace an item at retail, which is typically well above what the same item resells for. Donation appraisals start from the resale, auction, or dealer market instead, and say which one and why.
The evidence
Every conclusion is supported by sales of genuinely comparable property, an assessment of the item's condition, and whatever documentation exists for it, including certificates, grading reports, service records, titles, and purchase history.
What it states
The report describes the property, states the contribution and valuation dates, the standard of value, the approach used and the data behind it, and the appraiser's qualifications, and it states that it was prepared for income tax purposes.
Most engagements come to us from one of two directions: a donor who has already decided to give something away and needs the value supported, or the CPA, attorney, or advisor who will sign the return.
Donors and collectors
Collectors placing art, coins, or memorabilia with a museum or institution, families clearing a home, and owners handing over a vehicle, boat, or RV.
Businesses and estates
Business owners contributing equipment, inventory, or an equity interest, and executors and trustees making a gift out of an estate or a trust on someone else's behalf.
What charitable donation clients say we are known for
Across 38 published charitable donation appraisal reviews, every one from a client who paid AppraiseItNow for an appraisal, 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.
AppraiseItNow Inc. is the best company I was lucky to find by accident. I was looking for someone to appraise cabinets for a donation to charity. I asked for multiple referrals, called multiple appraisal services, etc., and no one could help me. I found AppraiseItNow and from the moment I started working with them, they were wonderful! Joe guided me on what I needed to send him, what needed to be done and stayed in touch with me the entire time. Their customer service is OUTSTANDING and a welcome surprise in today’s world where good customer service is an anomaly! They returned an appraisal in a timely manner, it was clear, concise, cost-effective and exactly what I needed. They followed up with me multiple times to ensure that I received it and everything was OK. My CPA is also thrilled to have them as an accredited appraisal service he can use for other clients. I rarely leave reviews, but I could not pass giving them 5 stars and I’d give 10 if possible! THANK YOU JOE AND ALL AT APPRAISEITNOW!!👊🏼
Personal Property Appraisal for Charitable Donation
I've dealt with several appraisers, and this was my first time using AppraiseItNow. They were by far the best. They did a great job. Their process was honest, efficient, and very detailed. Their staff was highly credentialed, and they provided IRS-compliant guidelines in their evaluation process, which was exactly what we were looking for. Their customer service also had prompt response times and was a pleasure to work with. If I need this service again, I won't go anywhere else.
Personal Property Appraisal for Charitable Donation
My wife and I purchased a property that included a double-wide mobile home, which we decided to donate to a local charitable organization that provides housing for low-income families. This type of donation required a formal appraisal to qualify for an IRS tax deduction, so we reached out to Appraise It Now. From the start, they were able to clearly answer all of our questions about both the appraisal process and the tax deduction requirements. We provided photos and additional details, and within 10 days we received a thorough, well-prepared report that included all the necessary IRS forms. I’m giving Appraise It Now a five-star review because communication was excellent throughout the entire process. Everyone I spoke with was helpful, friendly, and professional, and emails were always answered quickly. We were completely satisfied with the experience. Thank you!
Mobile Home Appraisal for Charitable Donation
I recommend AppraiseItNow Inc. highly. I needed an appraisal of fair market value for geologic laboratory equipment for charitable donations to three universities. The unique items and limited secondary market complicated the valuation. They provided a sound, verifiable estimate and the 8283 forms that I was able to use in my tax filings. I would use them again.
Lab Equipment Appraisal for Charitable Donation
We had an excellent experience working with AppraiseItNow. From start to finish, their team was professional, responsive, and incredibly thorough. They took the time to understand our specific needs and delivered a detailed and accurate appraisal that was well organized and easy to understand. Communication was clear and timely throughout the entire process. They were always available to answer our questions and provided thoughtful explanations whenever we needed more clarity. Their attention to detail and strong market knowledge gave us complete confidence in the final report. It’s clear that they take pride in their work and genuinely care about providing high-quality service. We would absolutely recommend AppraiseItNow to any business or property owner looking for a reliable and professional appraisal company. Five stars all the way.
Personal Property Appraisal for Charitable Donation
I asked AppraiseItNow to value a piece of sports memorabilia for purposes of a charitable donation. The item is rarely sold. Their research unearthed an important recent sale of a similar item, which I had not found previously, and which the first appraiser I used had not found either. AppraiseItNow was a good deal more expensive than the first service, but they crafted a detailed report in which I have much more confidence. They also helped me make sure the correct tax forms are used. Thank you!
Sports Memorabilia Appraisal for Charitable Donation
AppraiseItNow offers online appraisals and onsite appraisals in all 50 states.
The IRS aggregates the value of similar items, such as all jewelry or all paintings, donated to different charities within the same tax year. If the combined value of a group of similar items exceeds $5,000, a qualified appraisal is required for the entire group, even if no single donation crossed the threshold on its own.
When a donated vehicle is sold by the charity without significant use or improvement, the charity issues Form 1098-C reporting the sales proceeds, and your deduction is typically limited to that amount rather than the appraised fair market value. A qualified appraisal may still be useful for documentation, but the Form 1098-C often controls the deductible amount for vehicles over $500.
The IRS will reject it as untimely, even if the appraisal is otherwise complete and accurate. The 60-day pre-donation window is a strict requirement, and an appraisal falling outside the allowable period cannot be used to substantiate the deduction.
For artwork valued over $50,000, donors may request an IRS Statement of Value as an alternative form of substantiation, which involves submitting a qualified appraisal, Form 8283 Section B, and a user fee to the IRS before filing. A qualified appraisal is still required as part of that process, and the IRS Art Advisory Panel reviews high-value art donations during audits. This option can provide additional protection but is not a replacement for obtaining a proper appraisal upfront.
