To claim your car donation on this year’s taxes, the IRS goes by the date the vehicle is physically picked up – not the day you call, schedule, or fill out the form. Your car must be towed away on or before December 31 to count for this tax year. That’s why we urge Daytona Beach donors to schedule pickup at least 3–5 business days before Dec 31. BeachMoto Aid partners with Heritage for the Blind for free, fast pickup Monday–Saturday, even during the holiday season.
Serving the entire Daytona Beach Area – from Ormond Beach, Holly Hill, and South Daytona to Port Orange, Daytona Beach Shores, and nearby communities – we make your year-end donation simple. No inspections. No repairs. Non-running vehicles are welcome; we’ll tow them at no cost to you. After your car sells, Heritage for the Blind mails your written acknowledgment (and IRS Form 1098-C for vehicles over $500), but your deduction year is locked in as of the pickup date. Donate before year-end, clear space in your driveway, and help fund vital services for people who are blind or visually impaired – all with one quick call or 2-minute online form.
Your year-end donation timeline
Start your donation in 2 minutes
2 minutesComplete our simple online form or call our Daytona Beach Area donation line with your car’s basic info and location (home, work, or a shop). It truly takes about two minutes and there’s no obligation or pressure.
Choose a pickup day before Dec 31
5 minutesTell us you need the donation to count for this tax year. We’ll offer pickup windows Monday–Saturday around Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, South Daytona, Port Orange and nearby – aiming for a date at least 3–5 business days before Dec 31.
Get your pickup confirmed
Same dayOnce we schedule your tow, you’ll receive a confirmed date and time window. This is your countdown to locking in your deduction. Remember: the IRS uses the actual pickup date, so keep this appointment and call us quickly if you need to adjust.
Prepare your title and keys
10–15 minutesBefore our driver arrives, locate your Florida title and keys. We’ll walk you through where to sign. In most Daytona Beach Area pickups, you don’t need to be present if paperwork is signed in advance – we’ll coordinate what works for you.
Vehicle towed by Dec 31, deduction locked
Pickup dayOur professional towing partner picks up your vehicle for free anywhere in the Daytona Beach Area. As long as it’s physically towed away on or before Dec 31, your donation counts for this tax year, even though the receipt arrives later.
Receive your tax acknowledgment
After vehicle sellsHeritage for the Blind processes the sale and mails your written acknowledgment, plus Form 1098-C when the sale value exceeds $500. Keep it with your tax records and claim your deduction for the year in which the car was picked up.
Year-end tax deduction facts
Pickup date = deduction year
For vehicle donations, the IRS considers the donation made on the day your car is actually picked up. If the tow happens by December 31, it counts for that tax year, even if your receipt arrives weeks later.
Form 1098-C for vehicles over $500
When your donated vehicle sells for more than $500, Heritage for the Blind issues IRS Form 1098-C. This form shows the gross proceeds from the sale and is used to support the deduction on your federal tax return.
You must itemize on Schedule A
To claim a federal deduction for your car donation, you generally need to itemize deductions on Schedule A instead of taking the standard deduction. A tax professional can help you decide which option benefits you more.
30-day written acknowledgment rule
By IRS rules, the charity must send a written acknowledgment within 30 days of the vehicle’s sale or significant use. BeachMoto Aid’s partner, Heritage for the Blind, mails this acknowledgment for you to keep with your tax records.
Deduction usually equals sale price
In most cases, your deductible amount is the actual sale price of the vehicle, not a price guide value. Your acknowledgment or Form 1098-C will list that amount. There are limited exceptions; consult a tax advisor for details.