In addition to obtaining a qualified appraisal, the donor is required to file an appraisal summary — IRS Form 8283 — with the federal income tax return on which the gift is first claimed or reported.
Charitable contributions or donations can help taxpayers to lower their taxable income via a tax deduction. To claim a tax-deductible donation, you must itemize on your taxes. The amount of charitable donations you can deduct may range from 20% to 60% of your AGI.
Not only can you deduct the fair market value of what you give from your income taxes, you can also minimize capital gains tax of up to 20 percent.