Fill out Form 8283 (Noncash Charitable Contributions) online
Form 8283 is used to report noncash charitable contributions when the total deduction for all noncash gifts exceeds $500. Section A covers donations valued at $5,000 or less per item (or group of similar items), while Section B covers donations valued at more than $5,000 that require a qualified appraisal.
How to fill out Form 8283 (Noncash Charitable Contributions)
Determine which section to complete
Section A is for items or groups of similar items valued at $5,000 or less. Section B is for items or groups valued at more than $5,000 (a qualified appraisal is required). Publicly traded securities go on Section A regardless of value.
Complete Section A for lower-value donations
For each donated item or group of similar items, enter a description of the property, the date of contribution, the date you acquired it, how you acquired it, your cost or adjusted basis, and the fair market value.
Complete Section B for higher-value donations
For items requiring a qualified appraisal, provide the appraiser information, a description of the property, the appraised fair market value, and the date of the appraisal. The appraiser must sign Part IV of Section B.
Obtain donee acknowledgment
The charitable organization must sign Part V of Section B acknowledging receipt of the property. Attach the completed form and any required appraisal summaries to your tax return.
About Form 8283 (Noncash Charitable Contributions)
Who needs this form
Taxpayers who donate property other than cash or check to qualified charitable organizations and claim a total deduction for noncash contributions exceeding $500. This includes donations of clothing, household items, vehicles, securities, art, and real estate.
Where to submit
Attach Form 8283 to your Form 1040 or 1040-SR when filing your annual federal income tax return. The corresponding deduction is claimed on Schedule A (Itemized Deductions).
Source and content freshness
- Reviewed: 2026-02-24
- Filing deadlines may shift for weekends and holidays. Verify due dates with official instructions.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not obtaining a qualified appraisal for donations valued at more than $5,000 (required for Section B)
- Overvaluing donated items by using original purchase price instead of fair market value at the time of donation
- Failing to get a written acknowledgment from the charity for donations valued at $250 or more
- Not completing Section B when donating publicly traded securities valued at more than $5,000 (these are exempt from the appraisal requirement but still require Section B)
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Do I need a professional appraisal for all noncash donations?
No. A qualified appraisal is required only for individual items or groups of similar items valued at more than $5,000. For donations of $5,000 or less, you determine the fair market value yourself based on factors such as condition, comparable sales, and thrift store pricing. Publicly traded securities are exempt from the appraisal requirement regardless of value, though they still require Section B if valued over $5,000.
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