Friday, December 5, 2008

Donate Your Car - Help People In Need

By Christopher Horman

Most of us rely upon our vehicle for transportation and we may forget that there are others that can't afford a vehicle. As a result it can prevent them from adequately looking for work or maintaining employment. You can donate your car though to various organizations to help those in such a predicament. You can easily go online to find out which ones are in your area.

There are plenty of different organizations out there that allow you to do so. You may have particular charities you are partial to. Contact them to see if they accept donated cars. If they don't, they will likely refer you to those that do so. You can also search online to find one in your area. Contact them to get all the details and then to schedule for the pickup of the vehicle you are donating to them.

There are many benefits to doing so. You will feel great about being able to help others. Your act of kindness can open up new opportunities these individuals as well as their families. Since most of the time you won't get much money for a trade in, you may as well do what you can for others.

It is often possible to take a deduction on your taxes when you donate your car too. That is a great perk that many people don't realize. As a result of such deductions you will be able to reduce the amount of income tax you are responsible to pay. If you are going to qualify for a refund, it can end up being more than you anticipated due to such deductions.

The maximum amount you can deduct on your taxes when you donate your car can be complicated though. Make sure you understand the rules and how they apply. You don't want to get into trouble for taking more than you should. Make sure you obtain a receipt of the donation too in case you are ever audited.

Always get some type of written documentation from the charity when you donate your car. Keep such information with your tax records in case you end up needing proof of such transactions later on. Many people out there do need a vehicle, and your kindness can help ensure they have it. Not all locations have public transportation and even in areas where it is available it isn't always the practical solution. - 15437

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