FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions |
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A: We
accept most vehicles and vessels including but not limited
to cars, trucks, trailers,
boats and RV's. |
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Q. My car hasn't run in years. Can I still donate it? |
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Yes, we are able to accept most vehicles running or not. To find out if we can accept
your vehicle, please complete and submit our online donation
form. |
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Q. What do I need to donate my vehicle? |
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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
1-888-577-6477 seven days a week. |
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Q. Can you pick up vehicles in all 50 states? |
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Yes, we are able to pick up accepted vehicles in the continental
U.S. and Hawaii. |
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Q. How will
my car be picked up? |
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We will arrange
to have your vehicle towed away by a professionally
licensed, bonded and insured towing company. |
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Q. How long will it take to pick up my car? |
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We will arrange for a towing company to contact you via
telephone within
1-2 business days at the latest, and a pick-up within 3-4 days. If you need your car picked up
sooner, please let us know as we are oftentimes able to
accommodate rush orders as well. |
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Q. Is my donation tax deductible? |
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Yes, any vehicle or vessel donation made to a bona fide charitable organization is tax deductible to the full extent of the law. We have verified that all charities listed within this site are classified with the IRS as non-profit charitable organizations. However, individual tax situations vary so please check with a tax professional to determine what if any tax benefit you may receive from a tax deductible donation. |
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Q. How does my tax deduction work? |
A: The IRS allows you, the taxpayer, to claim a tax deduction of (a)
the value of your vehicle up to $500 or (b) if we sell the vehicle
for more than $500 we will mail you a postcard with that value for
your tax purposes.
For additional information, the IRS provides a Donor's Guide to Car
Donations which sets forth the manner in which the IRS requires you to
determine the value of your donated property. Here is a link to IRS Publication 4303 — A
Donor’s Guide to Car Donations. You
need Adobe Reader to view this file - click
here to download the free Reader.
Please feel free to contact us with any further questions
you may have. |
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Q. How can I contact you to schedule a pick up? |
A:
Please
complete and submit our online donation
form or call us toll-free seven days a week at 1-888-577-6477 |
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