If you donate your car in Phoenix Metro by December 31, you can generally claim a 2024 charitable tax deduction for the amount it sells for. With Wheels to Worth, donated vehicles over $500 are sold and our partner charity, Heritage for the Blind, mails you IRS Form 1098‑C within 30 days of the sale. That form shows the gross sale price—that number (not Kelley Blue Book) is normally the maximum you can deduct when you itemize on Schedule A. Vehicles that sell for $500 or less use a written acknowledgment instead of Form 1098‑C, and you may deduct up to $500 or the vehicle’s fair market value, whichever is lower. Always confirm specifics with your tax professional.
Wheels to Worth makes year‑end car donation easy across Phoenix Metro—from Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, and Gilbert to Glendale, Peoria, Avondale, Goodyear, Surprise, and beyond. We provide free towing, usually Monday–Saturday, and we accept most vehicles, running or not. You won’t deal with repairs, emissions inspections, test drives, or title‑transfer headaches. Just complete our 2‑minute online form or call, schedule your pickup, and keep the pickup confirmation as proof of your donation date. Donate before December 31, and your car can still count toward this year’s deduction while helping Heritage for the Blind serve people who are blind or visually impaired.
Your year-end donation timeline
Start your Phoenix donation in 2 minutes
2 minutesComplete our fast online form or call to start your year‑end donation. You’ll share basic vehicle details and your Phoenix Metro pickup location—whether you’re in central Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Glendale, or nearby. This locks in your intent to donate before the December 31 IRS deadline.
Schedule free local pickup before Dec 31
5 minutesOur team contacts you to set a free towing time, usually Monday–Saturday. We come to your home, work, or storage lot anywhere in Phoenix Metro. Pickups completed by December 31 generally qualify for this tax year, so choose the earliest slot that works for you.
Sign title and get pickup confirmation
10-15 minutesAt pickup, you sign the title and hand over the keys. The driver provides a towing or pickup confirmation—keep this as proof of your donation date. That document helps show the car was donated by December 31 for this year’s return.
We sell the vehicle and handle paperwork
No time for youWheels to Worth coordinates the sale at auction or through a wholesale buyer. You don’t negotiate price or handle paperwork. Once sold, Heritage for the Blind prepares your official IRS acknowledgment based on the gross sale proceeds.
Receive tax receipt and claim deduction
After the saleIf your vehicle sells for more than $500, Heritage for the Blind mails IRS Form 1098‑C within 30 days of the sale. If it’s $500 or less, you receive a written acknowledgment. Use this with Schedule A when you file and consult your tax professional to claim your deduction.
Year-end tax deduction facts
Deduction equals sale price, not book value
For vehicles sold for more than $500, the IRS generally limits your deduction to the car’s gross sale proceeds—not Kelley Blue Book or your estimate. Form 1098‑C shows this amount so you can report it accurately on your return.
Form 1098‑C for vehicles over $500
When your donated vehicle sells for more than $500, Heritage for the Blind mails you IRS Form 1098‑C within 30 days of the sale. This official form documents the sale price and your charitable contribution for your records and Schedule A.
$500-or-less donations use acknowledgment letter
If your donated vehicle sells for $500 or less, you receive a written acknowledgment instead of Form 1098‑C. In that case, you may generally deduct up to $500 or the vehicle’s fair market value, whichever is lower. Confirm details with your tax professional.
You must itemize on Schedule A
To benefit from a car donation tax deduction, you must itemize deductions on Schedule A of your federal return. If you take the standard deduction, you typically can’t claim an additional write‑off for your donated vehicle.
Donate by Dec 31 for this year’s taxes
The IRS looks at the date you donate, not when the car sells. As long as your vehicle is donated by December 31, it generally counts for that tax year. Keep your pickup confirmation as evidence of your donation date in Phoenix Metro.