How to donate a car and work with car donation companies

Donate A Car to Charity

Donating a Car That Doesn't Run or Work - aka "Junk" Cars

If you have a car that you want to get rid of, but missed your opportunity to trade it in during the cash-for-clunkers program, there is still a smart financial way to get rid of that car. Many charities will accept your car as a donation.

The Five Most Common Questions about Donating a Car to Charity

Answers to most pressing questions people usually have about car donation, including the condition of the car, IRS requirements, and where the donated car will end up.

How to Donate a Car for Maximum 2009 Tax Credit

Get the maximum tax reward for your charitable donation. With tighter IRS rules, if you make a bad enough mistake in this part of car donation, you could end up with a fine instead of a deduction.

Should You Donate A Car or Trade It in?

If your car is still running, should you consider trading it in for credit towards a new one? Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Here's how to tell which is the best choice.

Should You Donate A Car or Sell It?

Pros and cons of selling your car, versus the convenience (but the paperwork) of donating it. You should definitely "do the math" on this, as the result could be surprising.

Do You, and Your Car Donation, Qualify for an IRS Deduction?

How to meet the significantly tightened 2005 IRS requirements for donating a car. Without getting this right, you will not get your deduction, and too many CPAs have the information wrong.

Donate A Car To Which Charity?

How to tell which charities are for real, and how to pick a charity that will get you the best tax deduction from your car donation. Here's how to do the most good with the very big gift of your car.

Documents You'll Need to Donate A Car

The new IRS rules for donating a car mean you've got to have your document ducks in a row. Here's what you need to have, the charity needs to have, and what the charity needs to give you.

Car Donation Tax Deduction Calculator

Find out how much of a tax break you can get for donating your car. Has both 2008 and 2009 tax schedules.