Noncash Charitable Contributions - 8283 Form

What is IRS Form 8283?

IRS Form 8283, officially known as "Noncash Charitable Contributions," is a tax form used to report and claim deductions for noncash donations made to qualifying charitable organizations. The form documents the taxpayer's donation, providing necessary details to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

What is Form 8283 used for

The primary purpose of Form 8283 is to ensure accurate reporting and substantiation of noncash charitable contributions, allowing taxpayers to claim deductions for the fair market value of their donations. It helps the IRS verify that the claimed deductions are legitimate and within the established guidelines.

Taxpayers must use IRS Form 8283 for noncash contributions if:

• The total value of the donated property exceeds $500.
• The donated property is not publicly traded securities.
• The taxpayer claims a deduction of over $5,000 for an item or group of similar items.

Filling Out Tax Form 8283

Completing IRS Form 8283 requires attention to detail and accurate information. Here are the key sections to be aware of:

Donor Information:

This section requires the taxpayer to provide personal details, including their name, address, Social Security Number (SSN), and the date of the donation.

Section 1 - Property Information:

Here, you must describe the donated property, including its type, quantity, condition, and fair market value. It is essential to include accurate and thorough descriptions to support your deduction claim.

You must attach a qualified appraisal if the claimed deduction for an item or group of similar items exceeds $5,000. A qualified appraiser should perform the appraisal and include relevant details about the appraised property.

Section 2: Interests and Restrictions

Choose the letter from Section B, Part I, which represents the partial property you donated. If you have multiple properties under Section B, Part II, please attach an additional note.

For the property in Section B, Part I, state the total deduction amount you're claiming:

• For this tax year.
• From previous tax years.

List their names and addresses if you've donated to different organizations in past years. Fill this out only if the recipient differs from the organization in Section B, Part V. Tell us where they're stored or located for physical properties.

Mention anyone besides the recipient organization who is holding onto the property.

State if there are any short-term or long-term limits on the recipient's ability to use or sell the donated property.

Did you grant rights to the property's income or possession to someone other than the receiving organization or another fundraising partner? If yes, this means privileges such as voting rights on donated stocks, buying the property, or selecting who benefits from the property's income or possession.

Indicate if there are any conditions on how the donated property should be used.

Sections 3 and 4 - Signatures

Donors and Appraisers should read the declarations in these sections and sign the form by clicking on the sign field. Once they signed the form, they must choose a date using the date field.

Section 5 - Acknowledgment:

This section requires the acknowledgment of the receiving organization or their representative. The acknowledgment verifies that the organization received the donated property and did not provide any goods or services in exchange, except for those mentioned.

Submitting Form 8283 PDF

Once completed, IRS Form 8283 Noncash Charitable Contributions should be attached to your tax return for the corresponding year. Keeping copies of the form and supporting documentation for your records is essential.

Accessing Federal Form 8283

You can obtain a copy of IRS Form 8283 from the official IRS website (irs.gov). The form is available in PDF format and can be filled out electronically or printed and completed manually.