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DONATE YOUR CAR

To a media that stands for TRUTH and TRADITION

Your old vehicle can support The Epoch Time's truthful journalism and help us get factual news in front of more readers.

Donating a Car is Easy!

Vehicles accepted as-is

Free Vehicle pick-up

Maximum 
tax 
deduction

Support Truthful journalism

1-2-3 Easy Steps

Call

Call 1-833-333-7624 or submit the online form.

Tow

Schedule a vehicle pick-up, at no cost to you.

Receive

Receive a donation receipt at the time of the pick-up.

FAQ

GENERAL QUESTIONS

1. Helps us to serve society better

2. Tax deduction

3. Save on costs related to your vehicle

4. Free up parking spot

We accept most cars, trucks, trailers, boats, RVs, motorcycles, off road vehicles, heavy equipment, and other motorized vehicles.

You will need a clean TITLE. Any lien holder listed on the title must be cleared and/or released by the bank. This law varies by states.

1. Only sign in the seller’s signature section, NEVER sign in the buyer’s section.

2. All sellers must print and sign their name EXACTLY as it appears on the front of the title.

3. NEVER use white out. Do not cross out or write over text on your title.

4. If you have a lien listed on your title then we need the lien to be signed off on the title or call the financial institution to obtain a lien release letter.

5. Use only black and/or blue ink.

We can take your vehicle whether it’s running or not. However, it must be in one piece, have an engine, and be towable.

You will be contacted within 24 hours to start the donation process and schedule your pick-up.

After we have picked up the vehicle, we take full responsibility. In the rare event that you receive any notification of a lien sale, DMV actions, infractions, evasions or other activity related to your donated vehicle, please contact us at 1-833-333-7624 immediately for assistance. Please note that you are liable for all fines/fees related to your vehicle prior to the pickup. 

DMV QUESTIONS

1. The title must be in your name, with no cross-outs, white out, or errors.

2. All liens must be released, if there is a lien listed on your title, it must be signed off on the title  or you must provide a separate lien release document.

In most states, you should remove the license plate and return it to the DMV. In others such as California, the license plate must remain with the vehicle.

Contact your state DMV to obtain a new title.

Some states do require the title or transfer forms to be notarized, please check with your state DMV for clarification.

Contact your state DMV to transfer the title into your name.

Yes. If there are 2 owners listed on the front of a title, the majority of the time, both people will need to sign as the seller. If there is an ‘or’ in between the names, typically only 1 signature is required.

Each state has different criteria on how to notify the DMV. Some states require the license plates to be returned to the DMV. In the states of Arizona, California, Illinois, Minnesota and Washington, you must also turn in a release of liability to the DMV. In Washington, Illinois and Minnesota, this form is called a Report of Sale.

Most states do not require your registration to be current. As long as you have the most current title you are able to donate; however, in the state of Oklahoma, your registration must be current in order for us to accept your donation.

TAX QUESTIONS

Yes. You will receive an initial donation receipt at the time of your vehicle pick-up. You will then be mailed a tax receipt within 30 days of the sale of the vehicle. This acknowledgement will indicate your name as well as the year, make, model, and VIN. It will be your only receipt if your vehicle sells for less than $500.

If your vehicle sells for more than $500 and your tax identification number has been provided, an “IRS Form 1098-C, Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes” will be mailed to you.

Yes! As long as you submit your donation form by December 31 for a vehicle with a clean title, you will receive a tax deduction for the same tax year.

The value is determined by the gross proceeds raised from the sale of the donated vehicle. You no longer have the burden of determining the value yourself. The nonprofit organization will report the gross proceeds raised from the sale of the vehicle to the donor and IRS.

When you donate through our program you are eligible for a tax deduction. However, to claim your deduction you need to itemize it on your income tax return.

In 2005, the IRS changed the laws related to tax deductibility of car donations because of exaggerated deductions based on inflated book values. Under the new rules, the deductible amount of your vehicle donation is directly related to the selling price of your vehicle.

1. Make sure the charity is eligible to receive tax deductible contributions. The most common types of qualified organizations are section 501(c)(3) organizations, such as charitable, educational, or religious organizations. Visit IRS.gov to search for registered charities. 

2. If the car is worth $5,000 or more, an independent appraisal may be necessary. The donor would fill out Section B of IRS Form 8283.

3. Consult your tax adviser or the IRS for more information about how you can claim charitable deductions. The IRS can answer your tax questions and can provide tax forms, publications, and other reading materials for further assistance. IRS materials are accessible through the Internet at www.irs.gov, through telephone ordering at (800) 829-3676, and at IRS walk-in offices in many areas across the country.

Kelley Blue Book 
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Edmunds 
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NADA Guides 
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We have received your vehicle donation information and will contact you in 1-2 days. Thank You!