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Ah, Chris, you're what the Glaswegians call a "fly man". I like the logic
but predict it will rouse the ire of some out there!
Harry
Harry Needham
Special Advisor - Programme Development
Canadian War Museum
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> From: Dill, Christopher L.[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Reply To: Museum discussion list
> Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 1998 2:26 PM
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> Subject: Re: Appraisals
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> "...what museum staff should tell potential donors who
> request an appraisal..."
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> In addition to Andy's excellent answer, I tell donors
> that since they're going to get the tax write off, it
> is appropriate that they pay for the appraisal. It is
> possible that they could deduct the cost of the
> appraisal, too, methinks.
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> Most seem to understand that IRS doesn't trust the
> appraisal of the recipient of the gift.
>
> Chris Dill
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