Donate your car in Nevada to Heart Wheels by December 31 and, in most cases, you can deduct the actual sale price on your 2024 federal tax return. For vehicles that sell for over $500, we mail you IRS Form 1098-C within 30 days of the sale showing the gross proceeds. That sale price—not Kelley Blue Book—is generally the maximum you can deduct when you itemize on Schedule A. If your vehicle sells for $500 or less, you’ll use our written acknowledgment and may deduct up to $500 or the fair market value, whichever is lower. Keep your pickup confirmation as proof of the donation date, and always consult your tax professional about your specific situation.
Heart Wheels makes year-end car donation easy anywhere in Nevada—from Las Vegas, Henderson, and Summerlin to Reno, Sparks, Carson City, North Las Vegas, Paradise, and throughout the Las Vegas Valley and Washoe County. We arrange free towing for most vehicles, running or not, with no smog check, inspection, or repairs required. Our local scheduling team works Monday through Saturday to fit your calendar before the December 31 IRS cutoff. Your vehicle helps Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, fund services for people who are blind or visually impaired, while you clear your driveway and lock in a potential tax deduction.
Your year-end donation timeline
Start the 2-minute donation form or call
2 minutesEnter your Nevada vehicle and contact details online or call to donate by phone. We only need basic info about your car and where it’s located in Nevada to start the process and timestamp your donation request for this tax year.
Lock in your donation date and pickup window
5 minutesOur team confirms your donation and schedules free pickup anywhere in Nevada—Las Vegas Valley, Reno–Sparks, Carson City, or beyond. Your deduction year is tied to the date you transfer the vehicle, so aim to complete this by December 31.
Meet the tow truck or authorize key drop
15–30 minutesOn pickup day, the tow company collects your title (when required) and the vehicle. Many Nevada donors don’t need to be present; you can often leave signed title and keys in a safe spot. Keep your pickup confirmation as proof of donation date.
Receive your written acknowledgment
Within days of pickupHeart Wheels sends an initial written acknowledgment showing you donated the vehicle to benefit Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3). This document, combined with your pickup confirmation, supports your deduction for the tax year of donation.
Get IRS Form 1098-C after the car sells
Within 30 days of saleAfter your vehicle sells, we mail IRS Form 1098-C if the sale price is over $500. This form lists the gross proceeds—the amount you generally may deduct when you itemize on Schedule A. Keep it with your Nevada tax records.
Claim your deduction on Schedule A
At tax-filing timeGive your 1098-C or acknowledgment to your tax professional or use it when you prepare your own return. You must itemize on Schedule A to claim the deduction. For personal tax advice, always consult a qualified tax preparer.
Year-end tax deduction facts
Deduction equals actual sale price over $500
If Heart Wheels sells your donated vehicle for more than $500, your maximum deduction is generally the gross sale proceeds on IRS Form 1098-C—not Kelley Blue Book or your estimate of value.
Special rule for vehicles at $500 or less
If your car sells for $500 or less, you may usually deduct up to $500 or the vehicle’s fair market value, whichever is lower, using our written acknowledgment instead of Form 1098-C. Keep this with your tax records.
You must itemize on Schedule A
Car donations are charitable contributions. To benefit, you need to itemize deductions on Schedule A of your federal return. If you claim the standard deduction, you generally cannot take an additional car donation deduction.
Form 1098-C mailed within 30 days of sale
When your donated vehicle sells for more than $500, Heart Wheels mails IRS Form 1098-C within 30 days of the sale. This official form documents the sale price and is your primary proof for the IRS.
Donate by Dec 31 for this year’s taxes
To claim a deduction for this tax year, your donation must be completed by December 31 under IRS rules. Keep your pickup confirmation and acknowledgment showing the transfer date in Nevada before year‑end.