Determine Fair Market Value

   When you donate a car to charity, you can get a tax deduction. In addition to helping out people or animals in your community in need, the IRS will also let you write off the value of your car at tax time. Once you have made the decision to donate your car, a great place to start is to determine fair market value of your vehicle.
   Basically, you are allowed a tax deduction when you donate your car based on what a willing buyer would pay for your vehicle, based on the year, make, model, options, mileage and more. These factors will help to determine fair market value of your car donation. Depending on the value of your vehicle, you may need to obtain additional forms that you will need at tax time. You can find out more about the IRS Rules here A Donor's Guide to Vehicle Donation
   Another way to donate your car is to donate your car for money. This is a great and legal way to raise some much needed cash for you as well as allow you to make a car donation. You will need to first determine fair market value of your car donation, and then find a group that can help. Remember that when you also get cash, you reduce the amount that is donated which in turn reduces the amount of your tax deduction. To learn more about how to donate your car for money, read this handy article How to Donate Your Car for Money
   So there you have it. Make the choice to donate your car, determine fair market value, decide if you need some cash from your car too, then find a charity to donate too. You will be helping people or animals in need in your community as well as getting a tax deduction!





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