topic Re: Form 8823 in Deductions & credits

Form 8823

hanovek50 — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 21:26:48 GMT

So.....I got an answer about this form stating it had to be signed when you make the donation (when they pick up from your home)

Since this form was just available last week, how on earth would you have this form in 2024 for your donation pick ups???

Someone must have a better answer than that...as that is not possible

Re: Form 8823

M-MTax — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 21:32:08 GMT

First of all, you should edit your post because the form number is wrong; it's 8283 not 8823.

This form has been around for quite some time.

See https://www.irs.gov/prior-year-forms-and-instructions?find=8283&items_per_page=200

Re: Form 8823

Opus 17 — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 21:34:05 GMT

Form 8283 only needs to be signed by the charity if you donate more than $5000 of non-cash items, or you donate certain other items that require an appraisal. If you have between $500 and $5000 of non-cash donations, you need to include the form with your tax return but it does not have to be signed.

I don't know when the paper form 8283 was available for download on the IRS web site, but probably much earlier than when the electronic form was approved for e-filing. In any case, if you have donations that require a signature, you should have made arrangements ahead of time with the charity and the appraiser, and they should not have a problem signing an updated copy of the form for you.