IRS Tax write-off

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 There are "certified appraisers".? Some insurance companies require one.? I always disclose I'm not "certified" to the customer.?? The value of a donated piano really should be the "street price" not retail, but I'm sure retail gets used all the time. :) ? What is required to become a certified appraiser??? Bob.


 


 

-----Original Message-----
From: Phil Ryan <pryan2 at the-beach.net>
To: Pianotech List <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Tue, 15 Jan 2008 1:34 pm
Subject: IRS Tax write-off









A long-time customer informed me that he is donating his piano (a small 
M&H grand) to a religious college and asked me to give him an official 
appraisal that would satisfy the IRS for a tax write-off, or find him an 
authorized piano specialist who could do this.?
?

What is the rule on this?  Can he take the retail value, or wholesale?  
Who is to say?  Is there such a person as an "authorized piano 
specialist appraiser"?    Can I give him an appraisal?  Should I??
?

Phil Ryan?

Miami Beach?
?



 


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