@ellerykurtz wrote:
If the donee mailed the original 8283 form to the donor and it is lost in the mail, will the IRS accept a copy of the original 8283 or must a new one be issued?
If you made a donation of more than $5000 for a single item or group of similar items, the IRS requires a form 8283 signed by the appraiser and by a financially responsible official from the charity. I do not believe they will accept a copy. But if this is for 2020, you have plenty of time to get a new signed original. You might want to use priority mail or FedEx.
If you need the form for a prior tax return and the IRS has sent a demand letter, it is important to answer the letter before the time deadline, or else you may owe the proposed tax and lose your right to appeal. You can answer the letter with a letter of explanation and send them a copy of the signed form, and tell them you are working on getting a new signed original. Don't just ignore the IRS demand letter until you have the signed original or you may miss an important deadline.
