Forms and Guides

We are delighted to provide some helpful collectors guides and links to essential forms. Check back often, as we are constantly updating with new and helpful sites for collectors.

The Internal Revenue Service publishes a number of guides for non-cash contributions (IRS Publication 561) and charitable contributions (IRS Publication 526) (note: if these links do not work go to www.irs.gov and search by the form numbers).

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Some frequently used IRS forms of contributions:

Instructions for Filing Form 8283 (Non-Cash Charitable Contributions)
Form 8283 for Non-Cash Charitable Contributions

Consumer Guides for those seeking Appraisals:

Appraisers National Association, FAQs
Appraisal Foundation, Washington, D.C.

Report or search stolen art:

Art Loss Register

News and Trends of the Art Market:

Artinfo.com
Artnet.com

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