In Georgia, the IRS deadline is simple: your car must be picked up by 11:59 p.m. on December 31 to count for this tax year. With Vision Wheels, benefiting Heritage for the Blind (a 501(c)(3), EIN 58-2164446), that’s exactly what we focus on in November and December. We schedule free towing Monday–Saturday all year, including Christmas week. In most metro areas—Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, Columbus, Macon—same-day or next-business-day pickups are often available when you contact us before early afternoon on weekdays. To virtually guarantee a December 31 pickup window in Georgia, call or submit the 2-minute form by December 27–28.
Whether your car runs or not, we’ll tow it at no cost from your driveway, office, or mechanic—no inspection or repairs needed. We handle titles, towing logistics, and the IRS-required tax receipt. From Buckhead, Decatur, Marietta, and Alpharetta, down through Peachtree City, Newnan, Warner Robins, Valdosta, over to Athens, Gainesville, Dalton, and Rome, we’re ready to help you meet the deadline without last-minute scrambling. Donate your vehicle now, support services for people who are blind or visually impaired through Heritage for the Blind, and secure a potential tax deduction for this year—before the clock runs out on December 31.
Your year-end donation timeline
Start your Georgia donation in 2 minutes
2 minutesComplete our quick online form or call—usually under 2 minutes. Have your Georgia title, VIN, and address ready. Tell us the vehicle condition (running or not) and your preferred pickup days before December 31.
Lock in your pickup date and time window
5-10 minutesOur team confirms your pickup window, often same or next day in metro Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, Macon, and Columbus. Contact us by December 27–28 to secure a December 31 slot with confidence.
Prepare your signed Georgia title
5 minutesSign your Georgia title as directed so ownership can legally transfer. Place it where you can hand it to the tow driver. Without a properly signed title, we can’t complete pickup or issue your tax receipt.
Free tow anywhere in Georgia
FlexibleOn your scheduled day, our tow partner arrives at your Georgia location—home, office, or shop. We tow free, whether the car is running, damaged, or doesn’t start. No repairs or emissions tests required.
Receive your IRS-compliant tax receipt
Within 30 days of saleAfter your vehicle is sold, Heritage for the Blind mails you the IRS-required acknowledgment, typically including Form 1098-C information for larger deductions. Keep it with your records to claim your deduction.
Claim your Georgia tax deduction at filing time
At tax filingWhen filing federal taxes, itemize on Schedule A to deduct if you qualify. Because pickup happened by December 31 in Georgia, your donation counts for that tax year, subject to IRS rules and your tax situation.
Year-end tax deduction facts
December 31 is the hard IRS deadline
For vehicle donations, the IRS looks at when you actually donate the car. Your pickup in Georgia must be completed by December 31 for the donation to count in that tax year.
Your deduction is generally the sale price
In most cases, the IRS limits your deduction to the gross proceeds from the charity’s sale of your vehicle, not a price guide estimate. Your acknowledgment letter will state this amount when required.
Form 1098-C for larger donations
If your vehicle sells for more than the IRS reporting threshold, Heritage for the Blind includes Form 1098-C information with your receipt. You attach it to your return when you claim the deduction.
You must itemize on Schedule A
To benefit from a federal tax deduction for your Georgia car donation, you generally need to itemize deductions on Schedule A instead of taking the standard deduction. Ask a tax professional about your situation.
30-day acknowledgment timing
Heritage for the Blind typically mails your written acknowledgment within about 30 days after your vehicle is sold. This document is your proof of donation and supports your deduction if you’re audited.