{"id":12250,"date":"2013-12-25T19:06:07","date_gmt":"2013-12-26T00:06:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nebb\/appraisals-donations-and-tax-time\/"},"modified":"2022-12-15T08:10:59","modified_gmt":"2022-12-15T13:10:59","slug":"appraisals-donations-and-tax-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nebbinstitute\/blog\/appraisals-donations-and-tax-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Appraisals, Donations, and Tax Time"},"content":{"rendered":"
When it comes to filing taxes, one of the most overlooked aspects is donations. Donated machinery or equipment with a value over $5,000 requires an equipment appraisal. The IRS has strict requirements in this regard, so a CMEA should be brought in for the appraisal so there are no issues down the road. You do not want issues with the IRS!<\/p>\n Machinery and equipment donations over $5,000 are reported on the IRS 8283 tax form. The 8283 form requires a licensed appraiser\u2019s signature declaring that:<\/p>\n They perform appraisals on a regular basis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n They\u2019re qualified to make appraisals of the type of property being valued<\/p>\n<\/li>\n They certify that the appraisal fees were not based on a percentage of the appraised property value<\/p>\n<\/li>\n They understand that a false or fraudulent overstatement of the property value may subject them to the penalty (aiding and abetting the understatement of tax liability)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n They understand that they may be subject to a penalty if they know that the appraisal is to be used for a refund in a misstated way<\/p>\n<\/li>\n They affirm that they have not been barred from presenting evidence or testimony by the Office of Professional Responsibility<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Taxes can be a real challenge, but even more so if you\u2019re relying on someone other than a qualified CMEA to provide your values. Don\u2019t take a chance. Find a CMEA<\/a> today!<\/p>\n
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