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.
The contributions must be made to a qualified organization and not set aside for use by a specific person. 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.
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.
About Form 8283, Noncash Charitable Contributions. Internal Revenue Service.
Identify and provide the names and contact information of the donor and the recipient organization or individual. Purpose of the donation. Describe the specific purpose or project for which the donated items or funds will be used, ensuring it is fully and clearly understood by both parties. Description of the donation.
As mentioned above, to claim a charitable donation, you need to itemize your deductions using Form 1040, Schedule A as part of your tax preparation. Schedule A reports your itemized deductions, including charitable contributions. Fill out this form carefully to ensure accurate information about your donations.