Why Choose Donation?

• Make sure the charity is eligible to receive tax deductible contributions
• Stay away from for-profit intermediary organizations that advertise to handle your car donations
• Choose a high-performing charity
• If the vehicle you are donating is in running condition, pick a charity that you can drive directly to
• Make sure the charity has a 501 public charity status
• The charity should be a tax-deductible organization
• Make sure the charity ask you to fill out the assignment of ownership space on the charity donation papers, some will ask you to leave it blank to scam you
• A good charity will ask you to value the vehicle that you are donating to charity
• Ask if your tax deduction will be determined after your car is sold
• Make sure you are given a receipt for you donation for tax purposes
• If your vehicle is worth more than $500 you must complete irs form 8283
• A good charity will send the vehicle, they will not use it
• They will not sell vehicles at a discounted price to someone with a low income
• A charity should help you calculate the fair market value of your vehicle before donating
• If your vehicle is worth $500 or less it will be eligible as a tax-deductible gift on a tax return
• If your vehicle is worth more than $500 will require more documentation
• Donate your car before the end of the calendar year
• Tax-deductible donations must happen before the end of the year to be applied against current year’s taxes
• A charity should inform you on your vehicle’s whereabouts constantly
• Make sure the charity is sending your vehicle as soon as you donate it
• A good charity chooses recipients who are most in need
• Ask the charity to help keep records of your donation for tax purposes
• Take pictures of your vehicle and keep receipts
• Choose a charity that focus’ on giving to the people
• Many charities have helped hundreds of struggling individuals and families