If you give property to a qualified organization, you can generally deduct the fair market value (FMV) of the property at the time of the contribution.
File your state tax return using Form 140 (Arizona Resident Personal Income Tax Return). Up to $470 (single) or $938 (married, filing jointly) of your donation amount can be credited against your Arizona state tax liability, reducing the amount you owe or potentially providing a refund.
Determining the value of donated property de- pends upon many factors. You should consider all the facts and circumstances connected with the property, including any recent transactions, in determining value. Value may also be based on desirability, use, condition, scarcity, and mar- ket demand for that property.
A. Donated fixed assets shall be accounted for at the estimated fair market value on the date of acquisition.
Individuals may deduct qualified contributions of up to 100 percent of their adjusted gross income. A corporation may deduct qualified contributions of up to 25 percent of its taxable income. Contributions that exceed that amount can carry over to the next tax year.
To claim charitable donations, you'll need to itemize your deductions on your tax return instead of taking the standard deduction. List your total itemized deductions, including charitable contributions. If that amount exceeds the standard deduction amount for your filing status, you should itemize.
It involves drafting key legal paperwork, having your land appraised, finding an eligible land trust or nonprofit to enforce the easement, and consulting with a CPA to maximize your tax deduction. Fortunately, Giving Property specializes in working with donors to make the process as easy as possible.