Appraisal Resources: Charitable Contributions & Gifts
Fulcrum Inquiry
Article explaining current tax law concerning charitable contributions appraisals.
Website: http://www.fulcruminquiry.com/Charitable_Contributions.htm
GROCO
"Qualified appraisal" and "qualified appraiser" defined for charitable contribution deduction and penalty; useful information for charitable contributions appraisals from a CPA firm.
Website: http://www.groco.com/readingroom/bus_charitablecontribution.aspx
Internal Revenue Service
The source for tax laws concerning Charitable Contributions Appraisals
Website: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i8283.pdf
Table of Contents (with links) for document that discusses valuations of various types of donations
Website: http://www.irs.gov/publications/p561/ar02.html
MIR Appraisal Services, Inc
MIR Appraisal Services page describing their Charitable Contributions services
Website: http://www.mirgallery.com/services/index.aspx?category=charitable
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