Sample for Practice 10A: Landowner Disclosures for Full or Partial Donation of Land
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About This Sample
This disclosure includes:
Procedures & Best Practices
Recommendation for Donor Counsel
Appraisal Requirements
Future Use of Donated Land
Acknowledgment of Contribution ('Substantiation')
IRS Form 8283, 'Noncash Charitable Contributions'
Landowner Acknowledgement
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