Car Donation Resources in Virginia

When considering charities for your used car donation in the state of Virginia, you’ll want to know how and where to get started. The best resource to consult with when researching charities is the Virginia Attorney General’s office. They offer news articles of recent charity scams and lists of legitimate charities, as well as a wealth of legal information about your charitable donation options.

Some of the more common charitable causes in Virginia include the National Kidney Foundation, Melwood – which is dedicated to helping the disabled and The Salvation Army . All of these organizations offer vehicle pickup and legitimate tax deduction. In addition, these charities have local presence all over the state of Virginia and are dedicated to helping its citizens in need.

You may not be aware that most charitable organizations accept vehicles of all kinds, not just automobiles. RV’s, boats, trailers and other types of vehicles are also generally accepted although some organizations have more restrictions than others. It’s wise to research ahead of time what the rules are for the charity that you decide on. Once you have decided on your charity, you’ll want to make sure you have a clean title on your vehicle so that the process of signing over the title is as easy as possible. Be aware that in some states, if the title is not immediately reassigned to the charity who is receiving the donated vehicle, then law presumes that you are the owner of the vehicle. This means you may be liable for tickets, towing and/or storage fees.

Before you finish your car donation transaction, you’ll want to be sure that you also receive a federal Form 1098-C (Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes) from your charity of choice. If you fail to include the Form 1098-C with your tax return, your donation may not be deductible.

Car Donation Resources in Virginia

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