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Most Popular Questions that are asked about boat, truck, motorcycle and RV donations.

1. Is my boat, yacht, trailer, or jetski still able to be granted a tax deduction?
Yes certainly Charity Boat Donation programs are still popular. They are a great way to help out others. If your boat doesn't' work the minimum is now $500 if the boat works it can be sold for more you will get the full value. Example For example:
You have a 1995 Bayliner that sells at auction for $35,000
Result: You'd take the $35,000 write off for it
You have a 1984 Catalina Sailboat that sells at auction for $50,000
Result: You'd take the write off for $50,000.  

2. What about the INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE what is their view?
A boat donation to non-profit organization will be a deduction on your gross taxable income. There is a new tax law that went into effect January 1, 2005, the INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE has taken the guesswork out of determining the value of your boat, yacht, trailer, or jetskis.

3. When did this happen?
As of January 1, 2005 , you can take a deduction for the full price received on the sale of your boat or other boat, yacht, trailer, or jetski. You can also take fair market value if you request substantial improvements be made on your boat. Boat Angel Outreach Center will pay for all substantial improvements including engine repair, rigging repair, and other items deemed necessary to improving the usability of your boat. This agreement can be made by contacting Boat Angel Outreach Center.

4. Is their any risk of audit?
No. In the past you could get into trouble by overstating the value of your deduction. Now the amount will be 100% accurate. You'll know exactly the amount you may deduct. No guesswork. This is a faster process for you, we will send you the IRS form 1098 upon sale of your boat.

5. What about fair market value?
Only certain boat, yacht, trailer, and jetskis will qualify for fair market value deductions. If your late model boat or van ends up being used to further the work of our non-profit organization or we repair/recondition your boat, yacht, trailer, or jetski and make a substantial improvement to it then yes you receive "Fair Market Value" deduction.

6. What about my online paper receipt for my donation?
You can get your online paper receipt for your boat donation on line. We also have a secure online paper receipt as required by the INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE which you can add your SSN number to. Only you have access to the online receipt you create. Your online paper receipt is not valid if you don't go through with the donation.

7. How do I get a hold of the INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE to find out more?
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE provides "A Donor's Guide to Car/Boat Donations," instructions for 1098 donations, which states the rules, the INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE requires you to retain the receipt you get from your donation. A receipt 1098a is sent to the IRS reporting the item donated, it's identification number, your SSN, address, date, and ammount the item sold for or in cases where it went through substancial improvement, the amount is valued at.

8. Can I phone and ask more questions.
Yes certainly! Please feel free to contact our phone operators at 1-800-227 2643 with any and all questions you may have.

9. Is the INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE publication free?
Yes certainly. We encourage you to order the latest official INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Facts on automobile, boat, yacht, trailer, or jetski donations, released in June 2004 -- Publication 4303, 'A Donor's Guide to Car Donation'. Included are some of the most relevant Facts below:

10. What tax form or document do I need?
Go to http://www.irs.gov for free online forms

If you claim a deduction on your return of over $500 for all contributed property, you must attach a Form 8283 (PDF), Noncash Charitable Contributions

11. What about if my deduction is over $5000. My boat is new.
If you claim a total deduction of $5,000 or less for all contributed property, you need only complete Section A of Form 8283. If you claim a deduction of more than $5,000 for an item or group of similar items, you need to complete Section B of Form 8283, which requires a qualified appraisal by a qualified appraiser.

12. Do I need to keep my online paper receipt for my donation?
Yes certainly! You will need to obtain and keep evidence of your boat donation and be able to substantiate the fair market value of the boat.

13. How do I download the INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE forms?
Start with INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Form 526: Get Adobe Acrobat reader. "This publication explains how to claim a deduction for your charitable contributions. It discusses organizations that are qualified to receive deductible charitable contributions, the types of contributions you can deduct, how much you can deduct, what records to keep, and how to report charitable contributions.

"A charitable contribution is a donation or gift to, or for the use of, a qualified organization. It is voluntary and is made without getting, or expecting to get, anything of equal value.

Qualified Organizations. Qualified organizations include nonprofit groups that are religious, charitable, educational, scientific, or literary in purpose, or that work to prevent cruelty to children or animals. You will find descriptions of these organizations under Organizations That Qualify to Receive Deductible Contributions.

"Form 1040 required. To deduct a charitable contribution, you must file Form 1040 and itemize deductions on Schedule A. The amount of your deduction may be limited if certain rules and limits explained in this publication apply to you." INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Tax form or document Form 8283 http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8283.pdf

14. What if I don't want to give out my SSN number.
Go to https://secure.boatangel.org you can print it out online without worry. It is a secure website and does not save your information.

15. What are the real benefits?
You help others. Donate and feel good about giving and contributing to a world changed for the better. Donate Online Now!

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