Donate your car in Georgia by December 31 and, if you itemize deductions, you can generally claim a charitable deduction on your current year federal return. With Vision Wheels, vehicles that sell for over $500 qualify for an IRS Form 1098‑C. Your deduction usually equals the gross sale price of the vehicle, not the Kelley Blue Book value. For vehicles that sell for $500 or less, we send a written acknowledgment, and you may typically deduct the lesser of $500 or the fair market value, subject to IRS rules. We mail your tax acknowledgment within 30 days of the sale, and your pickup confirmation serves as proof that you donated by year‑end.
Vision Wheels partners with Heritage for the Blind, a Georgia‑based 501(c)(3), to turn your vehicle into services for people who are blind or visually impaired. We handle free towing from Atlanta, Augusta, Savannah, Columbus, Macon, Athens, Albany, Valdosta, Dalton, Gainesville, and smaller communities from Marietta and Decatur to Warner Robins and Hinesville. No emissions test, title transfer lines, or repair hassles at the end of the year—just a fast, local process and the correct IRS paperwork. Donate now, beat the December 31 deadline, and know you’ve helped your Georgia neighbors while potentially lowering your tax bill.
Your year-end donation timeline
Start your donation in 2 minutes
2 minutesComplete our quick online form or call to donate your car from anywhere in Georgia—Atlanta, Savannah, Macon, or your hometown. You’ll share basic vehicle details and contact info so we can verify title status and schedule your free pickup.
Lock in your donation date
5 minutesChoose a convenient pickup time, even after work or on Saturdays in most Georgia areas. Your deduction year is based on the donation date, not the sale date, so keep the pickup confirmation showing you donated by December 31.
Free towing, running or not
1 day–1 weekOur towing partner comes to you—home, office, or shop—anywhere from Midtown Atlanta and Sandy Springs to Augusta, Rome, or Brunswick. No repairs or inspection needed. You hand over the keys and signed title; we handle the rest.
We sell your vehicle for maximum value
Varies by saleVision Wheels and Heritage for the Blind work to sell your vehicle in a way that meets IRS rules and aims to maximize proceeds. The actual gross sale price is what typically determines your deduction when it’s over $500.
Receive IRS tax paperwork by mail
Within 30 days of saleOnce your vehicle sells, we mail IRS Form 1098‑C for vehicles over $500, or a written acknowledgment at $500 or below. Use this, plus Schedule A, when filing. Always consult your tax professional for your specific Georgia tax situation.
Year-end tax deduction facts
Deduction equals sale price, not book value
For most Georgia donors, if your vehicle sells for more than $500, your federal charitable deduction generally equals the gross sale price, not Kelley Blue Book or a private‑party estimate.
IRS Form 1098-C for vehicles over $500
If your donated vehicle sells for more than $500, Vision Wheels and Heritage for the Blind mail you IRS Form 1098‑C within 30 days of the sale. You attach this form to your return if the IRS requires it.
Written acknowledgment at $500 or below
If your vehicle sells for $500 or less, we send a written acknowledgment instead of Form 1098‑C. Under IRS rules, you may generally deduct the lesser of $500 or fair market value, subject to overall limits.
Must itemize on Schedule A
To claim a car donation, you typically must itemize deductions on Schedule A of your federal return. If you take the standard deduction, you usually cannot claim an additional charitable deduction for your vehicle.
Donate by Dec 31 for this year’s taxes
The key deadline is when you make the donation, not when we sell the car. As long as your donation is completed by December 31, it generally applies to that tax year. Keep your pickup confirmation as date proof.