IRS Guidance for Conservation Restriction Grantors seeking Federal Tax Deductions

Date of Publication: 12/01/2024

Author: Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Last reviewed by MLTC: 9/27/2025

Guidance regarding appraisal requirements for noncash charitable contributions.

Website can be found here: Instructions for Form 8283 (12/2024) | Internal Revenue Service

 

Related Documents:

1. Checklist for Reviewing Qualified Appraisals (Land Trust Alliance, 01/28/2019) 

 Step-by-step tool for confirming that appraisals meet IRS standards. 

Document: Qualified_Appraisal_Checklist

 

2. Sample for Practice 10C: Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests Appraisal Checklist (Land Trust Alliance, 01/28/2019) 

Checklist for reviewing an IRS qualified appraisal and Form 8283 from the accredited Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests. 

Document: SPNHF_Appraisal_Checklist