Frequently Asked Questions

What can I donate?

A: We accept most vehicles and vessels including but not limited to cars, trucks, trailers, boats and RV's.

Is my donation tax deductible?

A: Yes. We have verified that all charities listed within this site are classified with the IRS as non-profit charitable organizations. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Individual tax situations may vary so please check with a professional tax preparer to determine what if any tax benefit or deduction you can receive.

What do I need to donate my vehicle?

A: We would like the title to the vehicle, but if you do not have it please call us anyway. It is possible that other arrangements may be made. Please call us toll-free at 1-888-385-1999.

My car hasn't run in years. Can I still donate it?

A: Yes, we are able to accept most vehicles running or not (exceptions include older vehicles whose value would not offset the cost of towing). To find out if we can accept your vehicle, please complete and submit our online donation form.

How is the value of my car determined?

A: IRS TAX TIP 2008-58

If you donated a car or other vehicle to a qualified charitable organization in 2007 and intend to claim a deduction you should review the special rules that apply to vehicle donations. You can deduct contributions to a charity only if you itemize deductions on Schedule A of Form 1040.

Generally, the amount you may deduct for a vehicle contribution depends upon what the charity does with the vehicle. Charities typically sell donated vehicles. If the vehicle is sold by the charitable organization, the deduction claimed by the donor usually may not exceed the gross proceeds from the sale.

If your deduction is $250 or more you must obtain written acknowledgement of the donation from the charity. If your deduction is more than $500, this written acknowledgment or Form 1098-C, Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes, must be attached to your return. Among other things, the acknowledgment generally must include the gross proceeds of the sale, the vehicle identification number, and a statement certifying the vehicle was sold in an arm's length transaction between unrelated parties.

If the organization intends to make significant intervening use of the vehicle or material improvements to the vehicle, the acknowledgment must include certain certifications. If the organization intends to sell the vehicle to a needy individual at a price significantly below fair market value, or gratuitously transfers the vehicle to a needy individual, the acknowledgment must also include certain certifications.

In addition, for deductions greater than $500, Form 8283, Noncash Charitable
Contributions, must be attached to the return.

You can generally deduct the vehicle’s fair market value instead of the amount of gross proceeds from the sale if any of the following situations apply:

· The organization makes significant intervening use of or materially improves the vehicle

· The organization gives or sells the vehicle to a needy individual at a price significantly below fair market value in direct furtherance of its charitable purpose of relieving the poor and distressed or underprivileged who are in need of a means of transportation

· The claimed deduction is $500 or less

The fair market value cannot exceed the private party sales price listed in a used vehicle pricing guide.

For more information see Publication 526, Charitable Contributions, Publication 561, Determining the Value of Donated Property, and Publication 4303, A Donor’s Guide to Car Donations, available on IRS.gov or by calling 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676).

Remember that for the genuine IRS Web site be sure to use .gov. Don't be confused by internet sites that end in .com, .net, .org or other designations instead of .gov. The address of the official IRS governmental Web site is www.irs.gov.

To Download IRS Tax forms such as Form 990 Click on the Link Below:

http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/lists/0,,id=97817,00.html

How will the car be picked up?

A: We will arrange to have your vehicle towed away by a professionally licensed, bonded and insured towing company.

How long will it take to pick up my car?

A: You will at least be contacted within three or four business days at the most. If you need your car picked up sooner, please let us know as we may be able to make those arrangements as well.

How can I contact you to schedule a pick up?

A: Please complete and submit our online donation form or call us toll-free at 1-888-385-1999 .