There Will Be 4 Group Discussion Board Forums Throughout

There Will Be 4 Group Discussion Board Forums Throughout The Course

Groups will be assigned alphabetically based on last name. The purpose of Group Discussion Board Forums is to generate interaction among students in regard to relevant current course topics. You are required to post 1 thread of at least 500 words and 2 replies of at least 250 words each in response to 2 classmates' threads. For each thread, you must support your assertions with at least 2 citations other than the textbook. The Bible must be one of those sources. Everything must be in current APA format, and citations for the replies are not required but encouraged. Your thread is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the module/week in which it is assigned, and your 2 replies are due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the same module/week.

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The scenario involving Ken's donation of a painting to the Hamilton City Art Museum presents a complex tax deduction issue rooted in the principles of IRS regulations concerning charitable contributions and appraisal requirements. Ken acquired the painting 20 years ago for $10,000, and its current valuation is the central concern for a deduction claim. The core question is whether Ken's reliance on the higher appraisal of $120,000 from a Chicago art dealer is justified under IRS guidelines, or if he should have adhered to the lower appraised value of $50,000 obtained earlier by a qualified appraiser at an art store in Hamilton.

To examine this question, it is essential to understand the IRS rules governing charitable contributions of property, particularly art, and the requirements for substantiating the amount of deduction claimed. According to IRS Publication 526, a taxpayer claiming a deduction for donated property must obtain a qualified appraisal if the claimed value exceeds $5,000. Furthermore, the IRS mandates that the appraisal must be conducted by a qualified appraiser and must be done in a manner that reflects the property's fair market value (FMV) at the date of contribution.

In Ken's case, his claimed deduction of $120,000 exceeds the $5,000 threshold, necessitating a qualified appraisal to substantiate this amount. The critical point here is whether the higher appraisal of $120,000 from the Chicago art dealer is acceptable under IRS rules. The IRS emphasizes that the appraisal must be representative of the property's FMV at the time of contribution. It is also important that the appraisal is performed by a qualified appraiser and that the IRS views the appraisal's credibility as key to the deductibility of the claimed amount.

Ken initially had the painting appraised at $50,000 by a qualified appraiser at a Hamilton art store. This appraisal provides a reliable baseline indicating the property's FMV at that point. However, Ken's subsequent valuation at $120,000 by a Chicago art dealer, although from a qualified appraiser, raises questions about its appropriateness. The IRS permits the use of appraisals from qualified appraisers, but the appraisal must be appropriate and reflect what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller under no compulsion to buy or sell.

Given that Ken believed the painting was worth more than $50,000, he sought an additional appraisal. However, the IRS generally expects the deduction to be based on the FMV at the time of donation. Conducting multiple appraisals close to each other is common, but the highest valuation is not automatically justified unless supported by market evidence or comparable sales. In this context, the primary consideration is the date of the appraisal and its reflection of the FMV at the time of donation.

Furthermore, it is important to note that the IRS scrutinizes the use of higher appraisals, especially if the taxpayer has a motive to inflate the value for a greater tax benefit. If Ken's $120,000 appraisal was obtained significantly after the donation date or lacks support from market data, the IRS may question the validity of that higher valuation. Unless Ken can demonstrate that the $120,000 appraisal reflects the true FMV at the date of donation, he risks IRS penalties or disallowance of the deduction.

In conclusion, while Ken was justified in obtaining the higher appraisal from a qualified appraiser, he must ensure that his deduction aligns with the FMV at the time of contribution. Relying solely on the highest appraisal without supporting evidence or a valuation date close to the donation date could lead to disallowance or penalties. Given the facts, Ken should have used the appraisal closest to the date of donation that accurately reflects FMV, and any higher valuation must be demonstrably supported by market data. Therefore, without proper substantiation, Ken's deduction based on the $120,000 appraisal may not be justified under IRS rules.

References

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