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Kentucky appraisers providing USPAP-compliant valuations of antiques, firearms, estate contents, farm and distillery equipment, boats, vehicles, and business interests for probate, inheritance tax, divorce, tangible property returns, and lending. AppraiseItNow serves Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, Owensboro, Northern Kentucky, and clients statewide, online or onsite.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, KENTUCKY COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
Bourbon, thoroughbreds, sports cars, and river towboats: Kentucky's signature industries all produce assets that need specialist valuation, and they are spread across the whole state. Every assignment is completed by our own credentialed appraisers, online from photographs and documentation you upload or onsite anywhere in the state.
Distilling, an air cargo hub, and a racing tradition. Distillery equipment and barreled inventory, closely held company interests, and sporting memorabilia.
Thoroughbred breeding farms around a major university. Stable and training equipment, farm machinery, trophies and racing memorabilia, and the entities holding them.
America's sports car has been assembled here since 1981. Collector automobiles, assembly and paint shop equipment, and university laboratory assets.
Barrel making, aluminum rolling, and a working river port. Cooperage machinery, rolling mill equipment, and terminal and barge assets.
Four rivers, a towboat industry, and a world center for quilting. Towboats and barges, marine repair equipment, and quilts and textile collections.
The Kentucky side of the Cincinnati metro: distribution and printing. Press and bindery equipment, warehouse systems, and business interests.
Steel, refining, and coal left substantial plant in the upper Ohio valley. Mill and processing equipment, mining machinery, and shop assets.
AppraiseItNow appraises estate contents, antiques, guns, farm and distillery equipment, boats, vehicles, and closely held business interests for probate inventories, Kentucky inheritance tax returns, divorce, tangible property returns, insurance, and lending in Kentucky. Kentucky is one of the few states that still taxes inheritances: a spouse, child, parent, or sibling takes free of it, while a niece, nephew, in-law, friend, or cousin owes tax on what they receive, so the value placed on a bequeathed collection can decide the tax bill of the person who inherits it. The probate inventory itself is due two months after the personal representative qualifies.
Most assignments are completed online from photographs and documents you upload; onsite inspection is available statewide for equipment sets, full-house estates, and collections where condition drives value. Fees are fixed and quoted before work begins, and if you are working against a two-month inventory date, the May 15 return deadline, or a court date, we confirm up front whether we can meet it. We do not appraise real estate; for a home, farm, or commercial building we refer you to a state-licensed real estate appraiser.
Antiques, firearms, and estate contents for probate, inheritance tax, and divorce
Distillery, farm, and manufacturing equipment for lending, tangible property returns, and sales
Paintings, prints, and regional art for donations, estates, and insurance scheduling
Houseboats and runabouts on Lake Cumberland and Kentucky Lake for insurance, sale, and estates
Closely held companies and professional practices for divorce, sale, and succession planning
Cars, trucks, and trailers for total loss, diminished value, divorce, and estate inventories
Inventory and stock for lending, tangible property returns, and financial reporting
What clients say we are known for
Across 80+ published AppraiseItNow reviews the picture is consistent: every one is from a client who paid us for an appraisal, and 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.
I run small non-profit.... we receive an eclectic assortment of materials, tools and similar equipment. Finding appraisers in Kentucky has been challenging, and I'm glad I found AppraiseItNow. They were responsive to questions, the process was simple, and they produced a report in a timely manner - I will use AppraiseItNow again in the future!
Machinery & Equipment Appraisal for Charitable Donation
My daughter had purchased a very collectible 2003 Mustang Cobra terminator just 3 months before her accident with 50,000 miles on it, for 30,000 dollars. We were experiencing some very heavy rains and she hydroplaned and smashed into a guard rail and totaled her car. The insurance company offered her $18,000, but we told them that was an insult to this car. We kept going round and round with them but they were not budging. Finally we googled an independent appraiser and found AppraiseItNow! Their appraised value was 26,462. They negotiated with the insurance for us and we ended up with 25,900. They were awesome and helped us get much closer to the appropriate value of the Cobra. Absolutely worth the price we paid. Highly recommended!
Car Appraisal for Insurance Claim
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
I've dealt with several appraisers, and this was my first time using AppraiseItNow. They were by far the best. They did a great job. Their process was honest, efficient, and very detailed. Their staff was highly credentialed, and they provided IRS-compliant guidelines in their evaluation process, which was exactly what we were looking for. Their customer service also had prompt response times and was a pleasure to work with. If I need this service again, I won't go anywhere else.
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
AppraiseItNow's USPAP-compliant valuation reports are suitable for the most complex appraisal needs including IRS Charitable Contributions & Estate Tax Filings, insurance coverage and claims, divorce settlements, litigation, and other financial purposes. Our team of expert appraisers services both businesses and consumers alike.
Popular uses of our appraisal reports include:
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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.
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.
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
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 standardsWithin 18 months of the date of death when tax is owed, and the Department of Revenue allows a 5 percent discount if the tax is paid within nine months of death. Class A beneficiaries (spouse, parents, children, grandchildren, siblings) are exempt; Class B (nieces, nephews, in-laws, aunts, uncles, great-grandchildren) and Class C (everyone else, including cousins) pay on what they receive after a $1,000 or $500 exemption. The value on the return is what our date-of-death appraisal establishes.
No. Form 62A500 is not required where the tangible personal property at a location has a total fair cash value of $1,000 or less, though the Department of Revenue says records must still be kept. Above that figure, all taxable personal property at the location is listed as of January 1 and filed with the county PVA by May 15, with a separate return for each property location.
Start with the PVA office, which is the first step in the appeal guidance the Department of Revenue publishes for personal property. Personal property appeals do not go to the local board of assessment appeals the way real property appeals do; a protest must be filed within 45 days of the assessment notice, the Department issues a final ruling if the dispute is not resolved, and that ruling can be appealed to the Kentucky Board of Tax Appeals. An independent appraisal documenting fair cash value is the evidence that carries through each step.
