In Greenville, the hard IRS deadline for claiming your car donation on this year’s taxes is December 31. The vehicle must be picked up by December 31, not just scheduled. With RevLocal’s partner Heritage for the Blind, most Greenville Metro donors who call before early afternoon can get same-day or next-day pickup, Monday through Saturday—including Christmas week. To comfortably secure a December 31 tow slot in the Greenville area, plan to call or submit the 2-minute form by December 27–28, have your signed title ready, and we’ll handle the rest.
RevLocal connects Greenville donors to Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) helping people who are blind or visually impaired. Free towing is available across the Greenville Metro—whether you’re in downtown Greenville, Greer, Mauldin, Simpsonville, Taylors, Travelers Rest, or near Five Forks. Your car doesn’t need to run, and there’s no inspection or repairs required. You’ll receive a tax receipt, and for donations over the IRS threshold, you’ll use Form 1098-C when you file. If you’re in the Upstate and want this year’s deduction, the fastest path is simple: start now, get your December 31 pickup locked in, and turn your unused vehicle into real help for people who are visually impaired.
Your year-end donation timeline
Start your donation in 2 minutes
2 minutesFrom anywhere in the Greenville Metro, complete our quick online form or call RevLocal. It takes about two minutes to share basic vehicle details and your preferred pickup window. Have your location handy—whether you’re in downtown Greenville, Greer, Mauldin, Simpsonville, Taylors, or nearby.
Lock in a pre–Dec 31 pickup time
5-10 minutesOur scheduling team, working with Heritage for the Blind, confirms a pickup day that meets the IRS deadline. For a guaranteed December 31 slot in Greenville, aim to contact us by December 27–28. We dispatch Monday–Saturday, including Christmas week, often same-day or next-day.
Prepare your signed South Carolina title
5 minutesBefore the tow truck arrives, sign your South Carolina vehicle title according to state requirements. No emissions test, inspection, or repairs are needed. Just remove personal items and license plates if instructed. Your car can be non-running, damaged, or high mileage—towing is always free.
Free pickup anywhere in Greenville Metro
15-30 minutesOn your scheduled day, the driver meets you at home, work, or a shop—whether that’s in Augusta Road, North Main, Overbrook, Berea, or Fountain Inn. The pickup must be completed by December 31 to count for this tax year. We handle all towing logistics and paperwork handoff.
Receive your tax receipt for this year
Within 30 daysHeritage for the Blind mails your initial donation receipt shortly after pickup. If your vehicle sells for more than the IRS reporting threshold, you’ll receive the documentation needed for Form 1098-C. As long as pickup happened by December 31, you can claim your deduction for this tax year when you file.
Year-end tax deduction facts
Dec 31 pickup = this year’s deduction
For Greenville donors, the key IRS rule is timing: your car must be picked up by December 31 to claim the deduction on this year’s return. Scheduling alone isn’t enough—the tow and transfer must actually occur by year-end.
Form 1098-C for larger deductions
If your donated vehicle sells for more than the IRS’s reporting threshold, Heritage for the Blind will provide the documentation you need to file IRS Form 1098-C. You attach this form to your return when you itemize your charitable deduction.
Deduction generally equals sale price
In most cases, your allowable deduction is the amount the charity receives when your vehicle is sold. Heritage for the Blind handles the sale and reports the gross proceeds, which you use to determine the deduction amount when preparing your Schedule A.
30-day written acknowledgment
After your Greenville pickup, Heritage for the Blind sends a written acknowledgment, typically within 30 days of the sale. This includes the vehicle details and value information needed for your records and, when applicable, Form 1098-C filing.
Itemizing on Schedule A
To claim a car donation, you must itemize deductions on Schedule A of your federal return. Keep your acknowledgment letter and any Form 1098-C with your tax records to support the charitable contribution you claim for the year of pickup.