Generating Form 8283 Noncash Contributions in Lacerte

1. Open Screen 26, Noncash Contributions.
2. In the Charity list, click or add the charity.
3. In the Sections list, click Noncash Contributions (8283).
4. Enter the Donee information.
5. Select the button for Taxpayer, Spouse, or Joint.
6. In the Sections list, click Contributions of $5000 or Less.
7. If the items are valued at more than $500, enter the Method Used to Determine Fair Market Value (Ctrl + T or Describe) and How Property Acquired (Ctrl + T or Describe).
8. Make the appropriate entries, in m/d/y format, for Date of Contribution (Negative Date = Various) and Date Acquired (Negative Date = Various).
9. In the appropriate input fields, enter all other applicable information.

If, the Form 8283 is not generating, it is normally due to missing or incomplete information. Please verify the following information:

1. Verify the input is complete for the type of property donated:
   • If the property is a vehicle - Vehicle identification number, Year, Make and model, Condition and mileage
   • Property other than vehicles - Description of property must be entered
2. Confirm the Date of contribution is entered and falls in the current year.
3. Verify the Fair market value has been entered.

The Form 8283 will not generate in a situation where the standard deduction is being taken instead of itemizing.

1. Open Screen 26, Noncash Contributions.
2. In the Charity list, click or add the charity.
3. In the Sections list, click Noncash Contributions (8283).
4. Enter the Donee information.
5. Select the button for Taxpayer, Spouse, or Joint.
6. In the Sections list, click Contributions of More than $5000.
7. Enter the Type of Property Donated.
8. Make the appropriate entries, in m/d/y format, for Date Received by Charitable Organization and Date Acquired by Donor (Negative Date = Various) (m/y).
9. In the appropriate input fields, enter all other applicable information.

1. Open Screen 25, Itemized Deductions.
2. In the Sections list, click Noncash Contributions.
3. In the appropriate percentage limitation field of Noncash (Use Screen 26 If Over $500), press CTRL+E.
4. In the Description field, enter the name of the organization receiving the contribution.
5. In the Amount field, enter the value of the contribution made to the organization.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each recipient organization.
7. Click OK when finished.

Go to Screen 26, Noncash Contributions (8283) to ensure the Description of Property is completed for each contribution made.