| Why would you want to donate a vehicle to | | | | benefit from donating than you would by selling |
| charity? One main reason is that it help the | | | | your car. This is especially true for low value |
| community through the charitable organization it | | | | vehicles (anything under $500), or junked cars. |
| has been given to. But the people most people | | | | Talk to your accountant or tax consultant to get |
| cited when asked this question is that it allows | | | | an accurate picture of what the benefits will be |
| them to deduct the value from their total income | | | | from your particular situation. |
| on that year's tax return. Most people only think | | | | Now you are probably wondering, "who should I |
| about donating their cars to these programs but | | | | donate my vehicle to?" The answer to that |
| the truth is you can donate any type of vehicle | | | | depends on you and what charity you would like |
| you may own. These include trucks, mobile | | | | to help. Its easy to find charities that accept |
| homes, four wheelers, jet skis, commercial | | | | donations online, find one that suits you. |
| vehicles, construction equipment, motor cycles, | | | | There are a couple things to make sure of before |
| boats, buses, or even old military vehicles if you | | | | finalizing your donation. Make sure the charity you |
| have them! | | | | are working with is a registered non-profit with |
| One argument for vehicle donating is that it will | | | | the IRS, they should be able to provide you with |
| save you time and hassles you might get from | | | | proof of this. Make sure you clean out your |
| selling your car. To sell you will need to put up and | | | | vehicle and remove any personal belongings prior |
| ad, answer calls, go on test drives, haggle over | | | | to the donation, as you will not be able to get |
| price, do a bill of sale, etc, etc. With a charity | | | | them back after the car is gone. |
| donation you know what you are going to get, | | | | Vehicle charity donating is a great chance to help |
| and the process is as simple as making a phone | | | | your community and give something back, while |
| call, signing some documents and turning over | | | | receiving a tax incentive. Make sure you do your |
| your keys when the vehicle is picked up. | | | | research prior to deciding on a charity to work |
| In some cases you will also have a bigger financial | | | | with. Best of luck. |