The form 8283 is completed automatically by Turbo Tax if the combined value of all the property you donate is more than $500. All you have to do is enter all of your charitable contributions and the Form 8283 will be included in your tax return, if required.
You can get to this
area on TurboTax Premier by following these steps:
- Open (continue) your return in TurboTax.
- In the search box, search for donations and then select the "Jump to" link in the search results.
- Answer Yes to Did you make any donations to charity?
- Answer No to Do you have an account with ItsDeductible Online?
- On the next screen, answer Yes to enter your donations for 2017.
- Continue with the onscreen instructions.
Noncash charitable donations include items, such as: books, dishes given to Goodwill. Also such things as cars or art given to a church or charitable organization for their use or sale, and stock.
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Click
here for more IRS information on charitable donations.
