New York Charitable Donation Appraisers

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New York 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 New York, including New York City, Buffalo, and Albany.

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DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, NEW YORK CHARITIES, AND TAX PREPARERS.

  • IRS
  • Goodwill Industries
  • The Salvation Army
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • United Way
  • New York Courts
  • Chase

Credentialed Appraisers Serving New York

Between them, our appraisers hold ISA, CAGA, ASA, ABV, and CFA designations, and every report is written to USPAP for the IRS, New York charities, and tax preparers.

Joe Kattan

Joe Kattan

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.

Anne Hay

Anne Hay

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.

Jason Dolph

Jason Dolph

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.

Ashley Innes

Ashley Innes

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.

Marnie Erkelens

Marnie Erkelens

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.

Justin Ramirez

Justin Ramirez

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.

Raymond Ghelardi

Raymond Ghelardi

Business Valuation Expert & Appraiser

Accredited Senior Appraiser with the American Society of Appraisers. Raymond values capital stock, business enterprises, stock options, and intangible assets.

Aron Blue

Aron Blue

Client Success Manager

Manages each engagement from the first enquiry to the delivered report, and keeps you posted at every step along the way.

  • USPAPWritten to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
  • IRS Form 8283Qualified appraisal by a qualified appraiser, as Form 8283 Section B requires
  • International Society of AppraisersAccredited Member
  • Certified Appraisers Guild of AmericaCertified Appraiser
  • American Society of AppraisersAccredited Senior Appraiser
  • AICPAAccredited in Business Valuation
  • CFA InstituteChartered Financial Analyst
  • The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standards

IRS Form 8283

Form 8283 requirements for New York donors

A New York 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 New York.

A qualified appraisal is required for items reportable in Section B and in certain cases must be attached.
Form 8283, Section B: Donated Property Over $5,000
Over $5,000
Section B and a qualified appraisal, for any one item or group of similar items claimed at more than $5,000.
Parts IV and V
Our appraiser signs the Declaration of Appraiser in Part IV; the receiving charity acknowledges the gift in Part V.
Dating
The appraisal is dated no earlier than 60 days before the donation and no later than the due date of the return, extensions included.
Over $500,000
The full appraisal is attached to the return, as it is for art claimed at $20,000 or more.

Read our full guide to Form 8283 appraisals

Page two of IRS Form 8283, carrying Part IV, the Declaration of Appraiser, and Part V, the Donee AcknowledgmentPage one of IRS Form 8283, Noncash Charitable Contributions, where property donated for more than $5,000 is reported in Section B
Form 8283 page 1, where Section B reports the donated property, and page 2, where the appraiser signs Part IV. We prepare the qualified appraisal it is filed with.

About Charitable Donation Appraisals in New York

AppraiseItNow provides qualified charitable donation appraisals for New York donors contributing non-cash assets to qualifying organizations, meeting the IRS requirement for donations exceeding $5,000 per item or group of similar items. Donations of art valued at $20,000 or more, or any property exceeding $500,000, require the full appraisal attached to the tax return alongside a completed IRS Form 8283. New York's concentration of high-net-worth individuals, world-class art collections, and diverse business assets makes qualified appraisals especially common here.

Appraisals are available both online and onsite, giving donors across the state a flexible, efficient path to IRS-compliant documentation. Our appraisers in New York serve clients from Manhattan and Long Island to Buffalo, Rochester, and Albany.

What Does AppraiseItNow Appraise for Charitable Donation in New York?

AppraiseItNow covers all major asset classes commonly donated to qualifying organizations in New York, including:

  • Personal Property, including jewelry, antiques, furniture, coins, collectibles, and household goods
  • Equipment & Machinery, including medical equipment, restaurant equipment, manufacturing machinery, and technology assets
  • Fine Art, including paintings, prints, sculpture, photography, and mixed media
  • Business Interests, including LLCs, S-corps, partnerships, fractional interests, and privately held stock
  • Boats & Watercraft, including sailboats, powerboats, yachts, jet skis, and personal watercraft
  • Automobiles & Vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, trailers, and classic vehicles
  • Inventory, including retail inventory, wholesale stock, raw materials, and finished goods

Who Does AppraiseItNow Serve in New York for Charitable Donation?

AppraiseItNow serves individual donors, collectors, business owners, and nonprofit advisors across New York who need qualified appraisals to substantiate non-cash charitable contribution deductions. This includes art collectors donating to museums, business owners gifting equipment or inventory, and individuals contributing vehicles, watercraft, or collectibles to 501(c)(3) organizations.

What New York clients say we are known for

New York Appraisal Reviews: “they were wonderful” and “We were completely satisfied with the experience”

  1. Being the appraiser they come back to“I recommend AppraiseItNow Inc. highly” Alan B.Mentioned in 23 reviews
  2. Answering fast, and staying reachable while the work runsMentioned in 17 reviews
  3. Showing the research and the comparables behind the number“Their work was quick, thorough” Jeff H.Mentioned in 15 reviews
  4. Delivering the finished report ahead of the deadline“The appraisal was comprehensive and detailed, the turnaround time was reasonable” Allie W.Mentioned in 10 reviews
  5. Taking on items other appraisers had already turned downMentioned in 10 reviews

Across 39 published New York 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 used AppraiseItNow to examine a contribution to a foundation. Their work was quick, thorough, and easy to work with, as they’ve developed a simple system for uploading documents. I plan to use them again.
    Jeff H. , New York, NY ·

    Business Valuation Appraisal for Charitable Donation

  • I had items appraised for both my business and personal wardrobe, and the experience was seamless. The appraisal was comprehensive and detailed, the turnaround time was reasonable, and Joe was communicative, quick to respond, and very patient in answering all of my questions. It made the entire process feel effortless, and I will definitely be using their services again in the future!
    Allie W., Long Island City, NY ·

    Inventory 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!!👊🏼
    Lisa K. ·

    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!
    Manuel P. ·

    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.
    Alan B. ·

    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!
    Cynthia W. ·

    Sports Memorabilia Appraisal for Charitable Donation

Frequently Asked Questions on New York Charitable Donation Appraisers

Can New York donors deduct household items that are not in good used condition?

Only with an appraisal. Federal law bars deductions for clothing and household items below good used condition unless the donor claims more than $500 for the single item and obtains a qualified appraisal with Form 8283. New York adds no softer alternative standard.

Is the appraisal report itself filed with the return?

Usually not. Donors attach only the Form 8283 appraisal summary and keep the full report in their records, except that art claimed at $20,000 or more and any noncash deduction above $500,000 require the signed appraisal itself attached to the federal return.

Does New York's Attorney General review charitable donation appraisals?

No. The Charities Bureau's appraisal guidance applies when New York religious and not-for-profit corporations petition to sell or transfer property under Religious Corporations Law Section 12 or N-PCL Sections 510 and 511. A donor's deduction appraisal goes to the IRS, not to the Attorney General.

What makes an appraiser qualified for a New York donation over $5,000?

Federal criteria, since New York has no state license for personal property appraisers. The appraiser must regularly hold themselves out as an appraiser, be competent in the specific property type, and be independent of both donor and donee; neither the charity nor a party to the transaction can fill the role.