DONATING YOUR VEHICLE?
GET THE APPRAISAL YOU NEED TO FILE WITH YOUR TAXES FOR ONLY $225
If your vehicle’s value exceeds $5,000, the IRS requires a signed professional appraisal. Let us handle the details! We’ll provide you with an accurate, certified appraisal report that meets IRS standards, along with a signed IRS Form 8283 which includes our EIN#, all hassle-free.
STEP 1: GIVE US YOUR VEHICLE DETAILS
Give us some information about your donated vehicle.
The form takes about 7 minutes.
STEP 2: RECEIVE APPRAISAL REPORT FROM US
We apply the comparable appraisal method mandated by the IRS.
You will receive a cerified vehicle valuation report + IRS form 8283 signed by our licensed appraiser.
The 8283 form also includes our tax-id or EIN number.
STEP 3: SUBMIT THE APPRAISAL TO THE IRS
Our appraisal and the IRS form 8283 are filed with your tax return.
We can work with your tax professional or accountant on any additional form they might need?
APPRAISAL ENGINE: CHARITY CAR APPRAISAL REPORTS
IRS COMPLIANT AUTO APPRAISALS FOR VEHICLE DONATIONS & CHARITY
So, you’ve decided to donate your automobile and receive a tax deduction? As licensed car appraisers, we designed this website to make donating your car easy by providing you with a Qualified Auto Appraisal and IRS Form 8283.
Generally, if the claimed deduction for your vehicle is more than $5,000, you must get an IRS qualified and compliant donation car appraisal made by a bona-fide auto appraiser. In addition, you must attach an appraisal summary (Section B of Form 8283) to your tax return.
Vehicle Donation Checklist:
- Make sure the recipient is tax exempt as a charity.
- Make sure the title of the vehicle is properly transferred to the recipient and keep a copy of the signed title.
- Take photos of the donated vehicle.
- If the vehicle is worth more than $5,000, get a written professional appraisal.
- Have your appraiser sign IRS Form 8283, you need this when filing your tax returns.
tax appraisal report
We comply with IRS Publication 561 and therefore provide you with a comprehensive vehicle appraisal report.
What we provide you:
- Description of the property
- Physical Condition of the property
- Date of Contribution
- Terms of the appraisal Agreement
- Name and taxpayer identification number of our appraiser
- A signed IRS Form 8283
- Qualifications of the appraiser
- Appraisal prepared for income tax purposes
- The appraised FMV (Fair Market Value) of the vehicle
- The method of valuation used to determine FMV
- Specific basis of the appraisal
Contact us
Vehicle donation is one of the most effective ways of reducing your tax liability while helping others obtain transportation.
Any questions? Fill out the form and our team of professionals will help and guide you through the entire process.
Charity Car Appraiser is a website operated by Appraisal Engine Inc and is designed to help donors order a vehicle valuation report for tax filings.