Donate your car in the Greenville Metro by December 31 and your deduction can count on this year’s tax return. With RevLocal’s car donation program benefiting Heritage for the Blind, your year-end tax deduction is based on what your vehicle actually sells for, not Kelley Blue Book. For vehicles that sell for over $500, Heritage for the Blind will mail you IRS Form 1098-C after your car is sold; that sale price is generally the maximum you can deduct when you itemize on Schedule A. If your vehicle sells for $500 or less, you’ll receive a written acknowledgment and may usually deduct $500 or the vehicle’s fair market value, whichever is lower. Always confirm details with a tax professional for your specific situation.
We make it easy for donors across Greenville – from downtown and Augusta Road to Travelers Rest, Taylors, Greer, Simpsonville, and Mauldin. There’s no inspection, no repairs needed, and non-running vehicles are welcome. Once you schedule, keep the pickup confirmation as proof of your donation date, and your formal acknowledgment will arrive within about 30 days of sale. Free pickup operates in most neighborhoods Monday through Saturday, so you can still meet the December 31 IRS cutoff without last-minute stress.
Your year-end donation timeline
Start your 2-minute donation form or call
2 minutesShare your contact info, Greenville-area pickup address (whether you’re in downtown, Five Forks, Greer, or Simpsonville), and basic vehicle details. This locks in your intent to donate before December 31 as long as the pickup is scheduled. No payment, no paperwork hassle, and non-running cars are welcome.
Schedule your free Greenville Metro pickup
5 minutesOur towing partner contacts you to set a convenient pickup time, Monday–Saturday, at your home, office, or a shop anywhere in the Greenville Metro. You do not need to be present in many cases; just arrange keys and title access if required by your state.
Hand off the vehicle and keep your pickup proof
Day of pickupOn pickup day, the driver collects the vehicle at no cost to you. You’ll receive a pickup confirmation or towing receipt—keep this as proof of your donation date for your records, especially if you’re targeting a December 31 tax-year cutoff.
Vehicle sells, then you receive IRS tax documents
Within ~30 days of saleHeritage for the Blind arranges the sale. If your donated vehicle sells for more than $500, they mail you IRS Form 1098-C, stating the gross sale proceeds. If it’s $500 or less, you’ll receive a written acknowledgment with the amount or indication it’s under $500.
Claim your deduction when you file your return
At tax timeWhen you file, you generally itemize on Schedule A to claim the deduction. For cars over $500 you typically deduct up to the amount on Form 1098-C; for $500 or less, up to $500 or fair market value, whichever is lower. Confirm your exact deduction with a tax professional.
Year-end tax deduction facts
Deduction equals actual sale price over $500
For vehicles that sell for more than $500, the IRS says your maximum deduction is usually the gross sale proceeds—what the charity actually receives when your car sells—not Kelley Blue Book estimates or your original purchase price.
IRS Form 1098-C for vehicles over $500
When your donated vehicle sells for more than $500, Heritage for the Blind sends you IRS Form 1098-C. This form lists the sales date and gross sale proceeds, which you’ll use to support your deduction when you itemize on your federal tax return.
Written acknowledgment for $500 or less
If your donated vehicle is sold for $500 or less, you’ll receive a written acknowledgment instead of Form 1098-C. In many cases, you may deduct up to $500 or the vehicle’s fair market value, whichever is lower. Always verify your deduction with a tax professional.
You must itemize on Schedule A
To benefit from a car donation tax deduction, you usually need to itemize deductions on Schedule A of your federal return. If you claim the standard deduction instead, you generally cannot also claim a separate charitable deduction for your vehicle.
Donate by Dec 31 for this year’s deduction
The IRS looks at the date you donate, not the date you file. As long as your donation is completed by December 31, it’s generally eligible for that tax year. Keep your pickup confirmation and later IRS documents with your records to show the donation date.