In Nevada, the IRS uses the actual pickup date of your vehicle to decide which tax year your deduction applies to. That means your car must be physically picked up on or before December 31 to claim a deduction on this year’s return—even if you called earlier. Heart Wheels, benefiting Heritage for the Blind (a 501(c)(3) charity), offers free towing Monday–Saturday, including during the holiday season. To be safe, schedule at least 3–5 business days before December 31 so we can secure a pickup slot in time.
Whether you’re in Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin, North Las Vegas, Reno, Sparks, Carson City, or smaller communities like Pahrump and Mesquite, we make year‑end giving fast and easy. The online form takes about two minutes, we accept running and non‑running vehicles, and we handle all the paperwork. After your car sells, Heritage for the Blind will mail your written acknowledgment (and IRS Form 1098‑C if it’s over $500). But your deduction year is locked in by the pickup date, not when that letter arrives. Donate your car now, beat the December 31 deadline, and support vital services for people who are blind or visually impaired—right from your Nevada driveway.
Your year-end donation timeline
Start your 2-minute Nevada donation form
2 minutesClick “Donate Now” or call to start. Have your title (if available), VIN, and address in Las Vegas, Reno, Henderson, or anywhere in Nevada. Tell us if the car runs—we accept non-running vehicles at no cost to you.
Choose a pickup day before December 31
5 minutesOur team schedules free towing Monday–Saturday throughout Nevada. To ensure a slot before year-end, contact us 3–5 business days before December 31 and pick the earliest convenient pickup date to lock in this year’s deduction.
Confirm your pickup and sign the title
10–15 minutesWe’ll confirm your pickup window by phone or email. On pickup day, have your keys and title ready. The tow driver will guide you on signing the title correctly under Nevada rules so ownership transfers smoothly to the charity.
Vehicle picked up – your tax year is locked
Pickup dayOnce your car is physically towed on or before December 31, the IRS counts your donation for that tax year. You’ll get an initial towing receipt showing the date, which you should keep with your tax records as proof of donation timing.
Receive your written acknowledgment and tax forms
After saleAfter Heritage for the Blind sells your vehicle, they’ll mail your written acknowledgment. For vehicles over $500, you’ll receive IRS Form 1098-C. Even if this arrives the following year, your deduction applies to the year the car was picked up.
Year-end tax deduction facts
Pickup date = deduction year
For IRS purposes, the donation date is when your vehicle is picked up, not the day you call or submit the form. If the tow happens on or before December 31, the deduction applies to that tax year.
Form 1098-C for vehicles over $500
If your donated vehicle sells for more than $500, Heritage for the Blind will send IRS Form 1098-C. This form shows the gross sale price, which your tax preparer uses to calculate your allowable deduction.
Deduction usually equals sale price
In most cases, the IRS limits your vehicle deduction to the amount the charity receives from selling it. There are special rules for certain uses, but generally you can deduct up to the vehicle’s gross sale price shown on Form 1098-C.
You must itemize on Schedule A
To claim a car donation, you must itemize deductions on Schedule A of your federal tax return. If you take the standard deduction, you cannot also claim an additional deduction for your vehicle donation.
Written acknowledgment within IRS guidelines
Heritage for the Blind will mail you a written acknowledgment after your car sells, generally within the IRS timing guidelines (typically within 30 days of sale). Keep this with your records to substantiate your charitable deduction.