When Do I Need to File Form 8283
When Do I Need to File Form 8283 - Noncash Charitable Contributions? The last revision year for this form was 2014. The information is still relevant for 2018 tax returns. Charitable contributions are deductible only if you itemize deductions on Schedule A, Form 1040 . To be deductible, charitable contributions must be made to qualified organizations. Refer to Publication 526 . If your contribution entitles you to merchandise, goods, or services, including admission to a charity ball, banquet, theatrical performance, or sporting event, you can deduct only the amount that exceeds the fair market value of the benefit received. For a contribution of cash, check, or other monetary gift ( regardless of amount ), you must maintain as a record of the contribution either a bank record or a written communication from the qualified organization containing the date and amount of the contribution and the name of the organization. You generally can deduct the fair market value of any proper