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Form 8283V: Payment Voucher for Filing Fee Under Section 170(f)(13)
Internal Revenue Service Form 8283-V is a payment voucher used to submit the required $500 filing fee for each charitable easement contribution over $10,000 in a historic district, filed by taxpayers claiming that deduction.
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IRS Form 8283V - Payment Voucher for Filing Fee Under Section 170(f)(13)
Internal Revenue Service Form 8283-V is a payment voucher used to submit the required $500 filing fee for each charitable easement contribution over $10,000 in a historic district, filed by taxpayers claiming that deduction.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Failing to pay the $500 fee disallows the deduction.
- 2Sending the voucher attached to the tax return instead of mailing it separately.
- 3Stapling or otherwise attaching the payment to the voucher.
- 4Omitting the $500 fee payment, which disallows the deduction.
- 5Failing to include the identifying number (SSN or EIN) on line 1.
Plain English
Form 8283-V lets you pay the $500 fee needed when you claim a large historic‑district easement donation. You send the voucher with a check or money order, not with your tax return. The fee must be paid for the deduction to be allowed.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2013-10-28 00:00:00
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when you must pay the $500 filing fee for a charitable contribution easement deduction exceeding $10,000 in a registered historic district.
- Do not use it when you choose to pay the filing fee electronically.
- Check Form 1040 instead when filing an individual (1040) return.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
You are filing a partnership return and need to pay the easement fee
Partnership returns require reporting the deduction on Form 1065 and may need the voucher attached to the partnership return
✓ Confirm partnership EIN matches voucher
You are filing a corporate C corporation return
C corporation returns use Form 1120 and the voucher must reference that return type
✓ Verify corporation name matches voucher
You are filing an S corporation return
S corporation returns use Form 1120S and the voucher must indicate that return type
✓ Check that S corporation EIN is on voucher
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source.
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What you need before filling it out
Identifying number (SSN or EIN)
Social security number or employer identification number · Line 1 of Form 8283-V
Tax Year
Year the contribution was made · Line 2 of Form 8283-V
Number of properties requiring fee
Count of contributions over $10,000 · Line 3 of Form 8283-V
Amount you are paying
$500 multiplied by number of contributions · Line 4 of Form 8283-V
Type of Return Filed
Selection of 1040, 1065, 1120, 1120S, Other · Line 5 of Form 8283-V
Name(s) and address
Taxpayer name and mailing address as on return · Line 6 of Form 8283-V
Before you submit
- 1Detach Form 8283-V along the dotted line.
- 2Do not staple the voucher to the payment.
- 3Place the check or money order loose in the envelope with the voucher.
- 4Make the check payable to "United States Treasury".
- 5Write “Form 8283-V,” the tax year, and your identifying number on the check or money order.
- 6Verify the $500 fee amount matches the number of contributions.
- 7Check the correct box for the type of return on Line 5.
- 8Enter your name and address exactly as shown on your return.
- 9Mail the envelope to Internal Revenue Service P.O. Box 9002 Beckley, WV 25802-9002.
- 10Send the voucher and payment at the same time you file your return.
How to file this form
- 1Calculate the total filing fee by multiplying $500 by the number of qualifying contributions — retain the calculation for your records.
- 2Enter your SSN or EIN, tax year, contribution count, fee amount, return type, and name/address on Form 8283-V — keep the completed voucher as proof.
- 3Write a check or money order for the fee amount, payable to “United States Treasury,” and include “Form 8283‑V,” the tax year, and your identifying number in the memo — keep the payment stub as proof.
- 4Detach the voucher, place it loose with the payment in an envelope, and mail to IRS P.O. Box 9002 Beckley, WV 25802‑9002 — obtain a mailing receipt as proof.
- 5File your income tax return (e.g., Form 1040) concurrently with the voucher and payment — retain the filed return copy as proof.
Known limitations
- 1The voucher is not required for charitable easement contributions of $10,000 or less.
- 2The voucher does not apply to easements on interior portions of a building.
- 3The voucher does not apply to easements located outside a registered historic district.
- 4The voucher is not needed when the filing fee is paid electronically.
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General Info
2 items
Full legal name and taxpayer identification number (SSN or EIN).
Current mailing address.
Details
2 items
Complete all applicable sections of this form according to the official IRS instructions.
Enter the relevant dollar amount if this form involves tax calculation.
Certification
1 items
Read and acknowledge any certifications required by this form.
Signatures
1 items
Sign and date. Unsigned forms cannot be processed.
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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the form shows August 2013 revision.
- Fee — confirm $500 filing fee per contribution.
- Mailing address — confirm payment and voucher are mailed to Internal Revenue Service P.O. Box 9002 Beckley, WV 25802-9002.
- Signature — Not stated in the official source
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After you file
- 1Keep a copy of Form 8283‑V and the check or money order receipt for your records.
- 2Retain the payment documentation for as long as the records may become material in IRS administration.
- 3Make sure the check or money order is payable to “United States Treasury” and includes “Form 8283‑V,” the tax year, and your identifying number.
- 4Mail Form 8283‑V and the payment loose in an envelope to IRS P.O. Box 9002 Beckley, WV 25802‑9002 at the same time you file your return.
Sources
- SRCForm 8283‑V is a payment voucher for the $500 filing fee required for charitable easement contributions over $10,000 in a registered historic district. — [Form p.1]
- SRCA separate $500 filing fee is required for each contribution of this type. — [Form p.1]
- SRCIf you pay the fee electronically, you do not need to send Form 8283‑V. — [Form p.1]
- SRCLine 1 requires an SSN for individuals and an EIN for other filers. — [Form p.1]
- SRCLine 2 requests the tax year of the contribution (or fiscal year dates for fiscal filers). — [Form p.1]
- SRCLine 3 asks for the number of contributions requiring the $500 filing fee. — [Form p.1]
- SRCLine 4 is the product of line 3 multiplied by $500. — [Form p.1]
- SRCLine 5 is the box for the type of return on which the deduction is claimed. — [Form p.1]
- SRCLine 6 is the name and address as shown on the return. — [Form p.1]
- SRCPayment must be made to “United States Treasury” and include “Form 8283‑V,” the tax year, and identifying number on the check. — [Form p.1]
Common confusion points
Do I need to send Form 8283‑V if I pay the fee online?
The instructions say electronic payment removes the need for the voucher.
→ Verify you selected electronic payment on the IRS website; no voucher required.
Which identification number should I put on line 1?
Individuals must use an SSN, while other filers must use an EIN, which can be confusing.
→ Check your filing status and enter the appropriate number.
What tax year should I enter on line 2?
The form asks for the year the contribution was made, not the year you are filing.
→ Confirm the contribution date and enter that calendar year (or fiscal dates if applicable).
How many contributions do I count on line 3?
Multiple easement contributions each require a $500 fee, but the total number can be unclear.
→ Count each separate qualifying easement contribution made during the year.
Which box do I check on line 5 for my return type?
The form lists several return codes; taxpayers may be unsure which applies.
→ Match the box to the form you are filing (e.g., 1040 for individual).
Do I need to staple the voucher to my payment?
The instructions explicitly prohibit stapling, which some may overlook.
→ Ensure the voucher and payment are loose in the envelope.
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Questions about IRS Form 8283V
What is IRS Form 8283V used for?
Form 8283-V lets you pay the $500 fee needed when you claim a large historic‑district easement donation. You send the voucher with a check or money order, not with your tax return. The fee must be paid for the deduction to be allowed.
Who must file IRS Form 8283V?
Taxpayers who claim a deduction of more than $10,000 for a charitable easement on the exterior of a building in a registered historic district must file this form.
What information does IRS Form 8283V require?
The form collects the identifying number (SSN or EIN), tax year, number of contributions, total fee amount (line 4), type of return claimed, and the filer’s name and address (lines 1‑6).
Where do I file IRS Form 8283V?
Mail the detached voucher and payment, separate from the return, to Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 9002, Beckley, WV 25802-9002.
How do I complete IRS Form 8283V?
Enter your SSN or EIN on line 1, the tax year on line 2, and the number of contributions on line 3. Multiply by $500 for line 4. Check the box for the type of return on line 5 and provide your name and address on line 6. Write "Form 8283‑V," the tax year, and your identifying number on the check payable to "United States Treasury," then detach the voucher and mail it loose with the payment at the same time you file your return.
What happens if IRS Form 8283V is filed incorrectly?
If the $500 fee is not paid, the charitable contribution deduction will not be allowed.
Do I need to send Form 8283‑V if I pay the fee online?
The instructions say electronic payment removes the need for the voucher. Verify you selected electronic payment on the IRS website; no voucher required.
Which identification number should I put on line 1?
Individuals must use an SSN, while other filers must use an EIN, which can be confusing. Check your filing status and enter the appropriate number.
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