do non cash contributions require an appraisal to prove their worth 
only in certain circumstances art pieces valued at 20 000 or more need a written appraisal from a qualified appraiser a household good that is not in good or better condition must have an appraisal jewelry and gems almost always require an appraisal on the other hand all publicly traded securities and intellectual property are among the items that do not need an appraisal 1311