My wife had a brand new Permobil electric wheel chair that insurance paid over $35,000 for. She passed away and wasn't able to use it. It had about another $250 in usb, charging and cellphone holder added as options. I also donated a new wheel chair, walker, bedside commode and other associated DMW probably exceeding $38,000 in value. On itemizing deductions if i understood right it would need an appraisal due to the cost.
It was brand new, as well as the other items. The items have been donated in June 2020, but i have a donation receipt from ALS Texas with serial numbers, and also took photographs of all items before donating. Another thought is claim half the donation this year and the other half next year, but believe would still require an appraisal that way also.
Thoughts and advice are appreciated in resolving this as is my final step in checking off preparing federal taxes.
