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Frequently Ask Questions:
Read through
our Vehicle Donation Guide for answers to the most commonly
asked questions.
What can I donate?
We accept most cars, trucks, vans, fleet vehicles,
trailers, boats and RV's. If you have any questions about
what you can donate, please call us at 1.866.425.3869
Is my car donation tax deductible?
Vehicles donated to Donate Car for Charity will benefit a
non-profit classified with the IRS as a 501(c)(3) charitable
organization and are tax deductible. All individual tax situations
are different, so please check with your tax professional
to determine how you may benefit.
What do I need to do to donate my
vehicle?
You'll need to have the title and keys. If for any reason
you don't have these, contact us to see if other arrangements
can be made for you: Submit our Car Donation Form or call
us toll-free at 1.866.425.3869
Am I guaranteed that my vehicle
donation will be accepted?
We accept most cars, trucks, vans, fleet vehicles, trailers,
boats and RV's. However, exceptions may apply, depending on
factors such as the distance to our nearest towing facility,
and various other market dynamics which also affect the overall
process. Should this be the case, we will do our best to inform
you as promptly as possible so that you can make other arrangements.
How is the value of my car donation
determined?
Thanks to new tax law (in effect as of January 2005), the
IRS has taken the guesswork out of determining the value of
your vehicle. You may deduct the full price that we receive
from the sale of your vehicle. This greatly simplifies the
process for you, the donor, because you no longer have to
research and come up with an estimate of the fair market value
of the vehicle. This also eliminates the risk of you getting
into trouble by overstating the value of your deduction on
your tax return. You'll know exactly the amount you may deduct,
eliminating guesswork, and saving you both time and risk.
You will receive a receipt at the time we pick up your vehicle,
and as a follow up we will send you a second receipt later,
as soon as we sell it, letting you know the exact amount for
which it sold. That amount is your tax deduction. If the age
or condition of your vehicle is such that your tax deduction
works out to be less than $500, you may use its fair market
value instead of the sale price. For more information on determining
fair market value for cars worth less than $500, click Car
Value.
Will you pick up vehicles in any
city of Yamhill County?
We can pick up vehicles in every city, and in most localities
of the county.
How long will it take to pick up
my car?
We can normally pick up your car within a few days. If you
need your car picked up sooner, where feasible we will work
with you on this.
How can I contact you to schedule
a pick up?
Please complete and submit our Car Donation Form or call us
toll free at 1.866.425.3869
Sponsor
Gale's Towing & Recovery
PO Box 1092
McMinnville, OR 97128
Phone: 1.866.425.3869
Contact: Steve Gale, President
Email: gtrsales@integra.net
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