Yes—if your vehicle is physically picked up on or before December 31, the IRS counts your car donation for this tax year. With TuneIn Rides, the fastest path is simple: spend two minutes on our secure online form or call Heritage for the Blind, speak with a scheduling coordinator within hours, and get a free tow on your timeline—often same-day in Nashville Metro. Once the tow truck picks up your car and you sign the title, your donation date is locked in for this year’s deduction.
TuneIn Rides partners with Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 58-2164446) supporting people who are blind or visually impaired. We handle everything from Green Hills to East Nashville, Antioch to Hendersonville, Murfreesboro to Franklin and Brentwood—running or not, no inspection, no recent registration required. After your vehicle sells, you’ll receive IRS Form 1098-C or a written acknowledgment by mail within 30 days of the sale so you can claim your deduction. Year-end pickup slots in Nashville fill quickly, especially the last two weeks of December. Start your donation now so we can get you on the schedule before December 31.
Your year-end donation timeline
Start the 2-minute form or call
2 minutesGo to TuneIn Rides and complete the simple online form, or call Heritage for the Blind to donate by phone. Have your vehicle’s make, model, approximate mileage, and VIN handy if possible—but don’t worry if you need to grab it later.
Get a quick scheduling call-back
Within 1–2 weekday hoursA donation coordinator calls you back within 1–2 hours on weekdays (and as soon as possible on weekends/holidays) to confirm details and offer the earliest free pickup options in Nashville Metro that still meet your preferred timeline.
Lock in your Dec 31 or earlier pickup date
Same day or next business day in most metro areasChoose the first available tow slot that works for you. In most Nashville Metro locations, we can schedule same-day or next-business-day pickup. The date the licensed tow truck picks up your vehicle is the official IRS donation date.
Sign your title at pickup and keep the receipt
10–15 minutesThe tow driver arrives at your home, work, or storage lot, verifies your ID, and has you sign the title over to Heritage for the Blind. You’ll receive a pickup receipt as proof your car was donated on or before December 31 for this tax year.
Vehicle sale and tax paperwork mailed to you
Within 30 days of saleYour vehicle is transported, processed, and sold. Within 30 days of the sale, Heritage for the Blind mails you IRS Form 1098-C or a written acknowledgment with the sale price or allowed value for your Schedule A charitable deduction.
Year-end tax deduction facts
Dec 31 pickup = this year’s deduction
For IRS purposes, your donation date is the day Heritage for the Blind takes possession of the vehicle. If your car is picked up on or before December 31, you can claim the deduction on this year’s tax return.
Form 1098-C and written acknowledgment
After your vehicle is sold, Heritage for the Blind sends IRS Form 1098-C or a written acknowledgment within 30 days of the sale. Store this with your tax records to support your charitable deduction if requested.
Deduction generally equals sale price
In most cases, the IRS limits your vehicle donation deduction to the gross sale price listed on Form 1098-C. You typically report this amount as a charitable contribution on Schedule A when you itemize deductions.
Itemizing on Schedule A
To use your car donation as a tax deduction, you usually need to itemize deductions on Schedule A instead of taking the standard deduction. Check with your tax preparer to see which option benefits you most.
30-day paperwork rule after sale
Federal rules require that the charity send you a written acknowledgment (or Form 1098-C) within 30 days of the vehicle’s sale. That mailing date does not affect which tax year your deduction applies to—the pickup date does.