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What Happens If the IRS Questions Your Chicago Charitable Donation Appraisal
An IRS review of a charitable donation appraisal and Form 8283 filing turns on a handful of specific red flags, not bad luck. Here's what triggers scrutiny, what a Chicago donor should keep on file, and what a reduced or disallowed deduction actually costs.
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What Cook County, Illinois Probate Law Says About Personal Property Appraisals
Illinois probate law requires a fair-market-value inventory of a decedent's personal property, and Cook County estates follow specific rules on administration type, filing deadlines, and when a professional appraisal is required. This guide breaks down the $150,000 small estate threshold, the 60-day inventory deadline, and exactly when executors need a qualified personal property appraisal.
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