Utah Charitable Donation Appraisers

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Utah 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 Utah, including Salt Lake City, Provo, and Ogden.

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

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

Credentialed Appraisers Serving Utah

Between them, our appraisers hold ISA, CAGA, ASA, ABV, and CFA designations, and every report is written to USPAP for the IRS, Utah 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 Utah donors

A Utah 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 Utah.

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 Utah

AppraiseItNow provides qualified charitable donation appraisals for Utah donors contributing non-cash assets to qualifying organizations, with IRS-compliant valuations required for contributions exceeding $5,000 per item or group of similar items. Donors must complete IRS Form 8283 with both appraiser and donee signatures, and appraisals must be dated no earlier than 60 days before the donation. Utah follows federal IRS standards uniformly, with no additional state-level appraisal requirements imposed by the Utah State Tax Commission.

AppraiseItNow serves donors throughout the state with both remote and onsite appraisal options, making the process straightforward regardless of your location. Learn more about our full range of appraisal services in Utah and how we can support your giving goals.

What Does AppraiseItNow Appraise for Charitable Donation in Utah?

AppraiseItNow covers the full range of non-cash assets commonly donated by Utah individuals, families, and businesses, 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 Utah for Charitable Donation?

AppraiseItNow works with individual donors, families, estate planners, and business owners across Utah, from Silicon Slopes entrepreneurs donating equipment or business interests to collectors and households contributing personal property or fine art to universities, museums, and religious organizations.

What Utah clients say we are known for

Utah Appraisal Reviews: “Answered all my questions with incredible patience” and “they were wonderful”

  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 18 reviews
  3. Showing the research and the comparables behind the numberMentioned in 16 reviews
  4. Delivering the finished report ahead of the deadlineMentioned in 9 reviews
  5. Taking on items other appraisers had already turned downMentioned in 9 reviews

Across 39 published Utah 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.

  • The AppraiseItNow team was great to work with. We hired them to appraise some precious metals for a charitable donation, and they were very helpful throughout the process. They provided clear instructions on how to submit photos and item descriptions, and delivered the appraisal and IRS forms within just a few days. Thank you so much, highly recommended!
    Perry O. , Kaysville, UT ·

    Bullion 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

  • 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!
    Rebecca A. ·

    Auto Appraisal for Charitable Donation

Frequently Asked Questions on Utah Charitable Donation Appraisers

What appraisal thresholds apply to Utah charitable donations?

The federal ones only: Form 8283 Section A above $500, a qualified appraisal with Section B signatures above $5,000, and the appraisal attached to the return above $500,000. Utah adds no state thresholds, forms, or valuation standards, so IRS Publication 561 is the controlling guide for Utah donors.

When must a donation appraisal be dated for a Utah gift?

No earlier than 60 days before the contribution date and no later than the due date of the return, including extensions, on which the deduction is claimed. Utah imposes no different timing window, so an appraisal that misses the federal window has to be redone.

Do several smaller donations add up to Utah's appraisal requirement?

Yes, when the items are similar. Similar items donated in the same year whose combined value exceeds $5,000 require a qualified appraisal even if each piece falls under $5,000 individually. Dissimilar items each below $5,000 can be reported on Form 8283 without an appraisal.

How does Utah probate handle appraisers for varied estate property?

Utah Code § 75-3-706 expressly allows the personal representative to engage different qualified, disinterested appraisers for different classes of assets, with each appraiser's name and address shown on the inventory beside the items they valued. The inventory is due within three months of appointment, and filing it with the court is optional rather than mandatory.