How To Donate
What Can Be Donated?
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Your donated vehicle can be a car, truck, van, motorcycle, RV or boat with trailer. It's simple. Either call our toll-free number (800) 600-4143 or click on the link to our donation form. You will need to provide the following information: vehicle identification number (VIN), license plate number, and exact mileage. What if I don't have my title? We can still accept your donation provided the Department of Licensing shows no lienholder associated with your vehicle. If you don't have your title please call us at (800) 600-4143 and we will advise you on how to donate without a title document. Is my vehicle donation tax-deductible? KCTS is a registered 501(C)(3) nonprofit and a vehicle donation on their behalf is completely tax-deductible for taxpayers that itemize. Individual tax situations may vary so please check with your tax professional. Please be aware that to qualify for a tax deduction, you must not receive, in exchange, any goods and/or services from KCTS. How is the tax deduction amount determined? The amount of the tax deduction is based on the sale price of your vehicle. Vehicles that sell for over $500 entitle you to a deduction equal to the sale price. If your vehicle sells below $500 you may take the greater amount of either the sale price, or the fair market value of the vehicle (up to a maximum of $500). This means that in most cases, your minimum tax deduction amount will be $500. To assist you in determining the fair market value for your vehicle we will provide you with the Kelley Blue Book estimate. After we sell your vehicle, you will receive a charitable donation receipt from KCTS, satisfying the requirement of the IRS. You should consult your tax professional if you have further questions. (Please be aware that to qualify for a tax deduction, you must not receive, in exchange, any goods and/or services from the 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization receiving your donation.) How will the car be picked up? You will be contacted by a licensed and insured towing company within two business days. They will arrange for pickup at a mutually acceptable time. There is no towing cost to you. How should I prepare for the vehicle pick up?
Are there restrictions on where you will pick up? No, we pickup vehicles from any location in all 50 states. No. Vehicles do not have to be running in order to be accepted for donation, however you must first call us to get approval before we will accept a non-running vehicle. We only accept cars that generate sufficient revenue to cover our processing and administrative costs. In this way we guarantee that every car we process has a positive financial impact on KCTS. Please call us toll-free at (800) 600-4143 to find out if we can accept your vehicle. Your vehicle will be picked up and sold at auction to either a licensed car dealer or a licensed vehicle recycler. Donate For Charity is under contract with KCTS. We their authorized agent and we ensure that KCTS gets the maximum amount from your vehicle donation proceeds by selling your vehicle at one of numerous auction locations throughout the country. After we sell the vehicle KCTS receives 70-80% of the net proceeds depending on the sale price of the vehicle. Because we handle the entire donation process for KCTS they are able to focus entirely on their mission to provide quality programming. What percentage of the proceeds from the sale of my vehicle go to KCTS? KCTS receives 70-80% of the net proceeds depending on the sale amount. | |
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