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Connecticut charitable donation appraisers preparing USPAP-compliant appraisals of personal property, equipment and machinery, fine art, business interests, boats and watercraft, automobiles and vehicles, and inventory for IRS Form 8283 charitable donation filings. AppraiseItNow provides credentialed, USPAP-compliant charitable donation appraisals across Connecticut, including Hartford, New Haven, and Stamford.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, CONNECTICUT CHARITIES, AND TAX PREPARERS.
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Owner & CEO
Joe founded AppraiseItNow to make a certified, USPAP-compliant appraisal as simple to order as anything else online. A former Bain & Company strategy consultant, Joe leads the entire team and specializes in strategy, growth, and the firm's tech capabilities.
Personal Property Appraiser
ISA Accredited Member with 30 years in the trade, from running estate sales and an auction gallery to appraising luxury apparel, furniture, artwork, antiques, and business assets, primarily for IRS tax filings.
Machinery & Equipment Appraiser
Third-generation auctioneer and CAGA Certified Appraiser with more than 20 years valuing machinery, equipment, vehicles, business assets, and estates for banks, attorneys, and trustees across the Carolinas.
Personal Property Appraiser
ISA Accredited Member specializing in Asian art, with a Master's from SOAS and a Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art. Ashley chairs the ISA's Antiques, Furnishings, and Decorative Arts committee and appraises for charitable donation, insurance, and equitable distribution.
Vehicle Appraiser
CAGA Certified Appraiser since 2014, covering vehicles, boats, equipment, fine art, and collectibles. A classic-car restoration background informs her vehicle work, with reports prepared for insurance, divorce, and charitable contributions.
Business Valuation Expert & Appraiser
ASA, ABV, and CFA charterholder. Since 2016 Justin has valued businesses for estate and gift tax, purchase price allocations, fairness opinions, lending, and buy-sell agreements, across manufacturing, services, retail, and pre-revenue biotech.
Business Valuation Expert & Appraiser
Accredited Senior Appraiser with the American Society of Appraisers. Raymond values capital stock, business enterprises, stock options, and intangible assets.
Client Success Manager
Manages each engagement from the first enquiry to the delivered report, and keeps you posted at every step along the way.
International Society of AppraisersAccredited Member
Certified Appraisers Guild of AmericaCertified Appraiser
American Society of AppraisersAccredited Senior Appraiser
The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standardsIRS Form 8283
A Connecticut donor claiming more than $5,000 for donated property files Section B of Form 8283 with a qualified appraisal. We prepare the appraisal and complete the appraiser's part of the form, for donors anywhere in Connecticut.
A qualified appraisal is required for items reportable in Section B and in certain cases must be attached.
AppraiseItNow provides qualified charitable donation appraisals for Connecticut donors who need to substantiate non-cash contributions to qualifying organizations. The IRS requires a qualified appraisal for non-cash donations exceeding $5,000, with IRS Form 8283 Section B completed and signed by both the appraiser and the donee organization. Connecticut donors contributing artwork, antiques, or other high-value assets must ensure their appraisal is completed no earlier than 60 days before the donation and no later than the tax return due date.
AppraiseItNow offers both online and onsite appraisal options, making it easy for donors across the state to get the documentation they need. Our appraisal services in Connecticut cover every major asset class and are delivered by credentialed appraisers holding ISA, ASA, AAA, and AMEA designations.
AppraiseItNow covers all major asset classes commonly donated to qualifying organizations in Connecticut, including:
AppraiseItNow serves individual donors, business owners, estate administrators, and nonprofit advisors throughout Connecticut who need IRS-compliant appraisals to support charitable contribution deductions. This includes collectors donating fine art or antiques, business owners contributing equipment or inventory, and high-net-worth individuals in financial hubs like Stamford and Hartford making significant non-cash gifts.
Proper documentation is critical for protecting your charitable deduction. Key thresholds and requirements include:
Errors in completing IRS Form 8283, including missing appraiser tax identification numbers or incorrect basis fields, are a leading cause of deduction denials. Working with a qualified appraiser helps Connecticut donors avoid these costly mistakes.
Connecticut's concentration of high-income households, active arts communities, and established manufacturing and marine industries means that non-cash charitable donations are common and often involve complex or high-value assets. AppraiseItNow delivers fast turnaround, USPAP-compliant reports, and appraiser credentials that satisfy IRS qualified appraiser standards. Whether you are donating a yacht on the Connecticut shoreline, manufacturing equipment from a Stratford facility, or a fine art collection from a Greenwich estate, our appraisers provide the defensible valuations you need.
What Connecticut clients say we are known for
Across 38 published Connecticut appraisal reviews, every one from a client who paid AppraiseItNow for an appraisal, the three things they raise most often are that they would hire us again, how quickly we answer, and how much research is visible in the report.
AppraiseItNow Inc. is the best company I was lucky to find by accident. I was looking for someone to appraise cabinets for a donation to charity. I asked for multiple referrals, called multiple appraisal services, etc., and no one could help me. I found AppraiseItNow and from the moment I started working with them, they were wonderful! Joe guided me on what I needed to send him, what needed to be done and stayed in touch with me the entire time. Their customer service is OUTSTANDING and a welcome surprise in today’s world where good customer service is an anomaly! They returned an appraisal in a timely manner, it was clear, concise, cost-effective and exactly what I needed. They followed up with me multiple times to ensure that I received it and everything was OK. My CPA is also thrilled to have them as an accredited appraisal service he can use for other clients. I rarely leave reviews, but I could not pass giving them 5 stars and I’d give 10 if possible! THANK YOU JOE AND ALL AT APPRAISEITNOW!!👊🏼
Personal Property Appraisal for Charitable Donation
My wife and I purchased a property that included a double-wide mobile home, which we decided to donate to a local charitable organization that provides housing for low-income families. This type of donation required a formal appraisal to qualify for an IRS tax deduction, so we reached out to Appraise It Now. From the start, they were able to clearly answer all of our questions about both the appraisal process and the tax deduction requirements. We provided photos and additional details, and within 10 days we received a thorough, well-prepared report that included all the necessary IRS forms. I’m giving Appraise It Now a five-star review because communication was excellent throughout the entire process. Everyone I spoke with was helpful, friendly, and professional, and emails were always answered quickly. We were completely satisfied with the experience. Thank you!
Mobile Home Appraisal for Charitable Donation
I recommend AppraiseItNow Inc. highly. I needed an appraisal of fair market value for geologic laboratory equipment for charitable donations to three universities. The unique items and limited secondary market complicated the valuation. They provided a sound, verifiable estimate and the 8283 forms that I was able to use in my tax filings. I would use them again.
Lab Equipment Appraisal for Charitable Donation
I asked AppraiseItNow to value a piece of sports memorabilia for purposes of a charitable donation. The item is rarely sold. Their research unearthed an important recent sale of a similar item, which I had not found previously, and which the first appraiser I used had not found either. AppraiseItNow was a good deal more expensive than the first service, but they crafted a detailed report in which I have much more confidence. They also helped me make sure the correct tax forms are used. Thank you!
Sports Memorabilia Appraisal for Charitable Donation
10 Stars!! Joe was a pleasure to work with. Answered all my questions with incredible patience. Payment was swift and they got started immediately and the turn around time was much sooner than I expected. (I was on a time crunch and they got it done for me incredibly fast!) And the best part was the appraisal was even more than what I was expecting. And everything I need was sent to my email. Fantastic experience, would recommend to anyone needing an appraisal!
Auto Appraisal for Charitable Donation
We had a very unusual appraisal request for merchandise valued at over half a million dollars, and the team handled it quickly and thoroughly. We will definitely return for any future appraisal needs and highly recommend them to anyone in need of appraisal services. – TGBA, Inc., Tampa, FL
Inventory Appraisal for Charitable Donation
Yes. Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 12-646, the Commissioner of Revenue Services may require the donor or donee to produce the property for inspection and may employ an appraiser to value it for state gift tax purposes, with the donor filing a sworn declaration of value. Few states give their revenue department this explicit power, which raises the bar for how defensible a Connecticut donation valuation needs to be.
Because they measure different things. Connecticut municipalities assess tangible personal property at 70% of acquisition cost reduced by statutory depreciation schedules, while a charitable deduction must be based on fair market value, the price a willing buyer would pay a willing seller. An assessment figure derived from depreciated cost is not evidence of fair market value on Form 8283.
No. Federal rules bar the donee organization from serving as the qualified appraiser for property donated to it. A Connecticut museum, university, or nonprofit can acknowledge the gift on Form 8283, but the valuation must come from an independent qualified appraiser, and institutions such as UConn tell donors exactly that in their gift guidance.
Federal. IRS Publication 561 requires a qualified appraisal and Form 8283 Section B once the claimed deduction for donated personal property exceeds $5,000, with the appraisal attached to the return above $500,000. Connecticut adds no separate state threshold, so donors here follow the same federal rules as everywhere else, layered with the state's gift tax oversight for taxable gifts.
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