Personal Property Appraisal for IRS Charitable Donation
Qualified appraisals meeting IRS requirements for noncash charitable contributions, including everything needed for Form 8283.
Personal property valuation is not a state-licensed activity. These assignments are performed as desk appraisals from photographs and documentation, which means NextPhase accepts them anywhere in the United States and internationally.
Why this combination is its own assignment
Noncash charitable contributions over $5,000 generally require a qualified appraisal from a qualified appraiser. The report must be prepared no earlier than 60 days before the date of contribution and must contain specific content the regulations enumerate. A report missing any of it can cost the deduction outright.
Applied to personal property, the scope of work is set by what charitable donation requires — not by what is convenient to produce. Personal property appraisals for IRS charitable donation, estate settlement, divorce division, insurance scheduling, and FEMA claims — prepared to the evidentiary standard the receiving party actually requires.
What we'll need from you
- Photographs of each item or lot, including maker's marks and serial numbers
- Any receipts, prior appraisals, certificates, or provenance you hold
- Approximate acquisition date and price, if known
- The name of the party who will receive the report
Commonly appraised
- Firearms & Gun Collections
- Sports Cards & Memorabilia
- Fine Art
- Jewelry & Watches
- Antiques & Furniture
- Coins & Bullion
| Scope | Typical fee |
|---|---|
| 1 item | $195 – $495 |
| 2–10 items | $495 – $1,200 |
| 11–50 items | $1,200 – $2,200 |
| 50+ items / full contents | $2,200 – $3,500+ |
Common questions
Can you appraise items outside Arizona?
Yes — anywhere in the world. Personal property valuation is not a state-licensed activity, and these assignments are performed as desk appraisals from photographs and documentation. Clients across the country and overseas are routine.
Do you have to see the items in person?
Usually not. A well-documented set of photographs, marks, and serial numbers supports a credible conclusion for most personal property. Disputed matters and very high-value single items sometimes warrant inspection, and we will tell you before you commit to anything.
Can you appraise a single item?
Yes. Single-item assignments are common for charitable donation and insurance scheduling. Per-item cost falls sharply as the count rises.
Ready for a number you can defend?
Tell us what you have and what it's for. You get a fixed written quote — never an hourly meter, never a sales call.