Donating a car is not easy in the San Francisco area, with numerous organizations dedicated to collect your car and making sure the vehicle or grant funds go to charity, but also has significant tax benefits and can be a significant donation to many organizations. In some cases the tax benefits can exceed even the resale value of your car, so you do something good for the world and your wallet at the same time-not to mention opening up a space in the garage.
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- A car, in any condition.
Donating a car
1. Contact service local car donation agency to collect your vehicle. Most Local organizations will handle the entire process for free, to come and collect your car or take it if necessary, and will also provide a receipt for tax purposes.
Some options include San Francisco Bay Area:
Cars 4 Causes 4864 Market St # D Ventura, CA n / a CARE n / a cars4causes.net
2. Action Donation Services PO BOX n / a San Diego, CA n / a actiondonation.org
Select a charity to receive your car from the list provided by more services grant. A wide variety of San Francisco focus on local charities but also offer options such as national and international Red Cross charity allowing ensure that your vehicle or the sale money goes to a cause or an organization with which you feel comfortable. Car donation organizations often provide a list of charities benefit for your site and allow you to choose a specific as you agree to donate.
3. Keep all the paperwork of the transaction for tax purposes, particularly the receipt. If you have a tax preparer, make sure you tell him or her about your donation.
Tips & Warnings
Clarify the status of your vehicle when you coordinate pick-up to ensure that your donation is not delayed by misunderstandings about the value or the mobility of your car.
Be sure to research the charity you want to donate. Check your tax status in order to be sure you can deduct your donation and check your work to make sure your giving is making a difference.
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