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Resources for Conservation Easement Donors
Model Easement
Disclosure: Claiming Tax Benefits for Your Full or Partial Gift of a Conservation Easement
Conservation Easement Processing Steps
Mineral Rights Guide for Landowners
Conser
vation Easement Program Policy
Appraisal Resources:
List of Appraisers that are Appraisal Institute Designated or Associate Members who have successfully passed the Valuation of Conservation Easements Professional Development Program
IRS Notice 2006-96 “Guidance Regarding Appraisal Requirements for Noncash Charitable Contributions
What is a Qualified Appraisal?
Tax Benefit Resources:
Tax Benefits Information Sheet
Federal Income Tax - IRS Form 8283
Instructions for IRS Form 8283
State Tax Credit - Form 502CR
Conservation Property Tax Credit Application
IRS Publications
IRS Publication 526:
This IRS publication explains how to claim a deduction for your charitable contributions.
IRS Publication 561:
This IRS publication is designed to help donors and appraisers determine the value of your non-cash charitable contribution given to qualified organizations.
IRS Publication 1771:
This IRS publication explains charitable contributions–substantiation and Disclosure Requirements.
Internal Revenue Code, Section 170(h):
QUALIFIED CONSERVATION CONTRIBUTIONS, AS AMENDED
Federal Treas. Reg. 1.170A-14:
Qualified conservation contributions.
Conservation Easement Audit Technique guide:
The purpose of this IRS publication is to provide guidance for the examination of charitable contributions of conservation easements. Users of this guide will learn about the general requirements for charitable contributions and additional requirements for contributions of conservation easements.
Conservation and Management Information
Landowner Application
- For Approval or Interpretation Requests
Forest Stewardship Plan
- The Key to Forest Management
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Guidelines for Forest Harvest Operations in Maryland
USDA Cost Share Programs
Conservation Reserve Program
Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Agricultural Management Assistance
Maryland's Preservation Programs
Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation
Rural Legacy Program
Maryland Historical Trust
Forest Legacy Program
Program Open Space
Land Trust Alliance
Maryland Cooperative Extension
Natural Resources Conservation Service
GreenPrint
Civil War Trust
Easement Revitalization Guidebook
String of Pearls
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