If your vehicle is picked up on or before December 31, the IRS treats that pickup date as your donation date—your deduction counts for this tax year. With Wheels for Wellness in Dallas, the fastest path is simple: spend two minutes on our online form or call our donation line for Heritage for the Blind, our 501(c)(3) partner. A coordinator calls you back quickly to schedule a free, licensed tow on your timeline, usually same‑day or next business day in the DFW Metroplex.
We know Dallas year‑end gets busy. That’s why we keep the process streamlined for donors in Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Arlington, Irving, Garland, Mesquite, Richardson, Frisco, McKinney, Grand Prairie, Oak Cliff, Lakewood, and beyond. Your car doesn’t need to run, pass inspection, or have current registration. At pickup, you sign the title, the tow truck takes the car, and Heritage for the Blind mails you the proper IRS acknowledgment after sale. You help Wheels for Wellness serve our community, and you secure your charitable deduction for this year—as long as the tow happens by December 31.
Your year-end donation timeline
Start the 2‑minute donation form or call
2 minutesEnter your contact, vehicle location, and basic car details using our secure online form, or call to donate through Heritage for the Blind. This locks in your intent and gets your information to a live coordinator who can schedule your free tow anywhere in the DFW Metroplex.
Get a scheduling call within 1–2 business hours
1–2 hours on weekdaysOn weekdays, a donation coordinator typically calls within 1–2 hours to confirm your details and offer the earliest available pickup times. You can choose a same‑day or next‑business‑day slot in most Dallas‑area locations, including suburbs like Plano, Arlington, Irving, and Garland.
Lock in a pickup date on or before Dec 31
Same‑day or next‑day in most areasYou pick a convenient date and time window. As long as the licensed tow truck physically picks up your vehicle on or before December 31, that pickup date is treated as your IRS donation date for this tax year—even if the vehicle sells later.
Meet the tow truck and sign your title
15 minutes at pickupThe towing company comes to your home, office, or storage lot—anywhere in the DFW Metroplex. You hand over the keys (if available) and sign the title over at the truck. The car does not need to run or be inspected. Towing is always free; there is no cost to you.
Vehicle sale and tax receipt mailed to you
Within 30 days of saleHeritage for the Blind arranges for your car to be sold. Once it sells, they mail your IRS Form 1098‑C or written acknowledgment—typically within 30 days of the sale—showing the gross proceeds to support your charitable deduction on this year’s return.
Year-end tax deduction facts
Dec 31 pickup sets this year’s deduction
For vehicle donations, the IRS looks at the date your car is transferred. If your tow and title transfer happen by December 31, your donation counts for this tax year, even if the vehicle is sold and receipted in the new year.
Form 1098‑C for larger vehicle deductions
If your vehicle sells for more than the IRS reporting threshold, Heritage for the Blind issues Form 1098‑C. You use this form with your tax return to substantiate the deduction. For smaller amounts, you receive a written acknowledgment instead.
Deduction usually equals the sale price
In most cases, your allowable deduction is the gross sale price of the donated vehicle, not the blue‑book value. The amount shown on your 1098‑C or acknowledgment is what you use when you itemize on Schedule A, subject to IRS limits.
Itemizing on Schedule A is required
To claim a charitable vehicle donation, you must itemize deductions on Schedule A instead of taking the standard deduction. If you’re unsure which is better, consult a tax professional to compare your potential savings.
30‑day receipt window after sale
IRS rules require that your 1098‑C or acknowledgment be sent within 30 days of the vehicle’s sale. That means you can donate and be picked up by December 31 for this year’s deduction, even if you receive your paperwork in January.