In Phoenix Metro, the IRS deadline is firm: your vehicle must be picked up on or before December 31 to qualify for a deduction this tax year. With Wheels to Worth, benefiting Heritage for the Blind (a 501(c)(3)), we run Monday–Saturday pickups all the way through December 31, including Christmas week. In most Phoenix areas, when you contact us on a weekday before early afternoon, we can usually schedule a same-day or next-day tow. To guarantee a December 31 pickup slot, we recommend you call or submit the 2-minute form by December 27–28. Your vehicle must have a signed title, and towing is always free.
We know Phoenix year-end is busy—between shopping at Desert Ridge, family in Gilbert or Glendale, and bowl games downtown. That’s why our local towing partners cover the entire Phoenix Metro area, including Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Peoria, Surprise, Avondale, Goodyear, and more. We’ll come to your home, work, or storage lot, even if the car won’t start or hasn’t moved in years. You’ll help fund vital services for people who are blind or visually impaired, and you’ll get a dollar-500-plus tax receipt for your donation. Take two minutes now, lock in your tax-year deadline, and cross one big thing off your December list.
Your year-end donation timeline
Start your donation in 2 minutes
2 minutesCall Wheels to Worth or fill out our quick online form with your contact info, Phoenix-area pickup address, and basic vehicle details. It usually takes under two minutes. Have your title handy so we can confirm it’s signed correctly for Arizona.
Choose a Phoenix-area pickup day
5 minutesOur team checks same-day or next-day availability across Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Glendale, Tempe, and beyond. To guarantee a Dec 31 pickup, contact us by Dec 27–28. We’ll lock in a specific day and pickup window with you.
Confirm title and keys for tow
5 minutesWe’ll walk you through signing the Arizona title correctly and what to do if you’ve misplaced it. On pickup day, just have the title and keys ready. No emissions test, repairs, or inspection required—even if the car doesn’t start or has flat tires.
Free towing anywhere in Phoenix Metro
30–60 minutesA professional tow partner comes to your home, office, apartment complex, or storage lot. We operate Monday–Saturday, including Christmas week, throughout Phoenix Metro. Towing is 100% free to you, regardless of your vehicle’s condition.
Receive your tax receipt and lock in this year’s deduction
Within 30 days of saleAfter Heritage for the Blind sells your vehicle, you’ll receive an IRS-compliant tax receipt, often including Form 1098-C for eligible donations. Because your pickup happened by Dec 31, you can claim the deduction on this year’s tax return when you file.
Year-end tax deduction facts
Dec 31 pickup = this year’s deduction
For vehicle donations, the IRS treats the deduction based on when you actually transfer the vehicle—practically, that means pickup. If your car is towed on or before Dec 31, it applies to this tax year; Jan 1 or later counts for next year.
Form 1098-C for larger deductions
If your donated vehicle sells for more than the IRS threshold, Heritage for the Blind will issue Form 1098-C. You use this form with your return to substantiate the deduction amount tied to your vehicle’s sale price, as required by IRS rules.
Your deduction usually matches sale price
In most cases, the IRS allows you to deduct the gross sale price of your donated vehicle, not the old Blue Book value. After your vehicle is sold, your receipt states the sale amount, and that figure is typically what you use for your deduction.
Schedule A for itemized deductions
Car donations are claimed as charitable contributions. To benefit, you generally need to itemize deductions on Schedule A of your federal return instead of taking the standard deduction. A tax professional can help you decide which option is best.
30-day written acknowledgment
Heritage for the Blind will send a written acknowledgment—often within 30 days after your vehicle sells—showing details the IRS requires. Keep this with your records in case of questions about your deduction or if the IRS requests documentation.