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Montana charitable donation appraisers delivering certified valuations 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 Montana, including Billings, Missoula, and Great Falls.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, MONTANA 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 Montana 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 Montana.
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 Montana donors contributing non-cash property to qualifying organizations, with IRS-compliant valuations required for contributions exceeding $5,000 per item or category and for art valued at $20,000 or more. Donations to Montana-based 501(c)(3) endowments may also qualify for the state's Qualified Endowment Tax Credit, making accurate, defensible appraisals especially important for planned gifts involving high-value assets. Our appraisals satisfy IRS Form 8283 requirements and are completed within the required window: no earlier than 60 days before the donation and no later than the tax return due date.
AppraiseItNow serves clients throughout Montana with both online and onsite appraisal options, accommodating donors in Billings, Bozeman, Missoula, Great Falls, and rural communities statewide. Learn more about our full range of appraisal services in Montana and how we can support your charitable giving goals.
We appraise a wide range of non-cash assets commonly donated by Montana individuals, businesses, and estates, including:
AppraiseItNow serves Montana individuals, ranching and agricultural businesses, corporations, partnerships, and estates seeking qualified appraisals to support charitable deductions, endowment gifts, and donations to local nonprofits such as the Montana Historical Society. Whether you are a private collector donating fine art, a business contributing equipment, or an estate planning a significant gift to a Montana 501(c)(3), our credentialed appraisers provide the documentation you need.
What Montana clients say we are known for
Across 38 published Montana 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.
I had the pleasure of working with AppraiseItNow under its new leadership, and the experience was exceptional!
Lab Equipment Appraisal for Charitable Donation
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 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
No. Montana imposes no state statutes, forms, or thresholds for charitable donations of personal property, and the state's Qualified Endowment Tax Credit follows the same federal substantiation rules, including a qualified appraisal and Form 8283 Section B once a claimed deduction exceeds $5,000.
Yes. The Montana History Foundation, for example, requires an independent qualified appraisal for all real and personal property gifts regardless of value. That is an organizational gift acceptance policy rather than state law, so check the donee's rules before you give artifacts, collectibles, or equipment.
No. Montana values taxable personal property each year with a trended depreciation formula applied to installed original cost under Mont. Admin. R. 42.21.154, a method built for assessment. The IRS requires fair market value supported by a qualified appraisal, which our appraisers develop from actual market evidence.
No later than the due date of the return claiming the deduction, including extensions. The appraisal must also be effective as of the donation date, which means it cannot be prepared more than 60 days before the gift. Montana adds no timing rule of its own, so a donor giving equipment or collectibles at year end simply needs the appraisal window and the filing deadline to line up.
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