According to Legacy Donation Appraisers, taxpayers who filed for an extension should not wait until the last week of the deadline to start the appraisal process, since a qualified appraisal takes time to research, document, and sign.

New York, NY – September 11, 2026 –

Legacy Donation Appraisers is offering rush donation appraisal services for taxpayers who filed IRS Form 4868 and now face the extended October 15 deadline to substantiate non-cash charitable contributions on their tax return. The service is designed for donors who claimed, or plan to claim, a deduction of more than $5,000 for donated property and still need a qualified appraisal completed before their return is filed.

Under Treasury Regulation Section 1.170A-17, a donor claiming a deduction of more than $5,000 for non-cash property must obtain a qualified appraisal from a qualified appraiser and attach a completed IRS Form 8283, including Part IV, the Appraiser Declaration. Legacy Donation Appraisers prepares appraisals of personal property, fine art, vehicles, business interests, machinery and equipment, inventory, bullion, and cryptocurrency for this exact purpose, valuing donated assets at fair market value as of the date of contribution.

Every report is prepared in accordance with USPAP (the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, published by The Appraisal Foundation) and is designed to meet the documentation requirements of IRS Form 8283. Final acceptance of any appraisal report rests with the IRS, and taxpayers should confirm the specific facts of their filing, including timing and valuation date requirements, with their own tax advisor or CPA.

Turnaround varies by project, and Legacy Donation Appraisers confirms timing up front once an assignment is scoped. Expedited service is available for donors working against the October 15 deadline, and clients are encouraged to share their filing date as soon as possible so the appraisal timeline can be planned around it.

According to Legacy Donation Appraisers, taxpayers who filed for an extension should not wait until the last week of the deadline to start the appraisal process, since a qualified appraisal takes time to research, document, and sign.

Legacy Donation Appraisers works with credentialed professionals holding designations such as the ASA, ISA, and AAA, and serves donors nationwide, including New York City, Chicago, Houston, Las Vegas, Washington DC, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, and Indiana. Donors with coin, bullion, or precious metal gifts who need rush donation appraisal services ahead of the October 15 deadline can review requirements at https://donationappraisers.com.

About Legacy Donation Appraisers:

Legacy Donation Appraisers prepares IRS-qualified, USPAP-compliant appraisals for non-cash charitable donations across personal property, fine art, vehicles, business valuation, machinery and equipment, inventory, bullion, and cryptocurrency. Reports are prepared to meet IRS Form 8283 requirements and are delivered to clients nationwide. Learn more at https://donationappraisers.com.

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