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Texas 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 Texas, including Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, TEXAS 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 Texas 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 Texas.
A qualified appraisal is required for items reportable in Section B and in certain cases must be attached.
AppraiseItNow provides IRS-qualified charitable donation appraisals for Texas donors contributing noncash property to 501(c)(3) organizations. The IRS requires a qualified appraisal for noncash contributions exceeding $5,000 per item or group of similar items, with IRS Form 8283 completed and signed by both the appraiser and the donee organization. Texas donors giving art, collectibles, equipment, vehicles, or business interests frequently need these appraisals to substantiate federal income tax deductions.
AppraiseItNow serves clients throughout the state with both online and onsite appraisal options, making the process straightforward regardless of your location. Our appraisers in Texas are credentialed through recognized professional organizations and deliver reports that meet IRS timing and documentation requirements.
We appraise a wide range of noncash assets commonly donated by Texas individuals and organizations, including:
We serve Texas individuals, families, business owners, and nonprofit advisors who need qualified appraisals to support noncash donation deductions, including high-net-worth donors in Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio who regularly contribute art, equipment, vehicles, and business interests to charitable organizations.
What Texas clients say we are known for
Across 39 published Texas 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.
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 was a bit worried about using an online service at first, but AppraiseItNow Inc. did a great job, and Aron was very helpful and easy to communicate with. I appreciated the prompt turnaround on a somewhat unique valuation, the excellent communication, and the professional result. I would certainly use AppraiseItNow Inc. again!
Personal Property Appraisal for Charitable Donation
Wow! Great experience on obtaining 8283 document and formal appraisal. Received feedback within 1 week with comps that were relevant. Communication on email and text was 100% timely. Will use this service again!
Recreational Vehicle Appraisal for Charitable Donation
Fantastic Experience with AppraiseItNow Inc.! I couldn’t be happier with the service I received from AppraiseItNow Inc. They were professional, timely, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. Joe, in particular, was an absolute delight to work with—knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive to every detail. I highly recommend AppraiseItNow Inc. to anyone in need of appraisal services. Five stars all the way!
Machinery & Equipment 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
No. The federal rules control: a qualified appraisal and Form 8283 Section B when the deduction for an item or group of similar items exceeds $5,000, and the appraisal attached to the return when the deduction exceeds $500,000. Texas statutes create no separate donation appraisal thresholds, per IRS Publication 561.
Form 14-317, the Texas Affidavit of Motor Vehicle Gift Transfer, filed with the county tax assessor-collector, plus a $10 gift tax on qualifying transfers under 34 Tex. Admin. Code § 3.80. Where a value is needed, the rule requires a written appraisal prepared independently and impartially by a qualified appraiser using generally accepted appraisal methods.
The inventory helps but does not replace a qualified appraisal. Texas personal representatives file a verified inventory with date-of-death fair market values within 90 days of qualifying under Estates Code § 309.051, yet a charitable deduction over $5,000 for donated property still requires its own qualified appraisal under the federal rules.
Yes. For good cause, the court may appoint between one and three disinterested persons who are citizens or residents of the county where letters were granted to appraise estate property under Estates Code Chapter 309, with additional appraisers available for property located in other counties. That residency-bound court process is separate from a charitable deduction, which requires a federally defined qualified appraiser regardless of where the appraiser lives.
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