For IRS purposes, your Kansas City car donation only counts for this tax year if the pickup is completed by December 31. With Wheels for Good, operated locally with Heritage for the Blind, we run Monday–Saturday pickups all the way through December 31, including Christmas week. In most Kansas City Metro neighborhoods, if you contact us on a weekday before early afternoon, we can often schedule a same-day or next-business-day tow. To be safe, call or submit the 2-minute form by December 27–28 to lock in a December 31 pickup window and secure your deduction.
We serve the entire Kansas City Metro—from Brookside, Waldo, and Downtown KCMO to Overland Park, Olathe, Lee’s Summit, Independence, Liberty, North Kansas City, and beyond. Your vehicle does not need to run, and there’s no inspection or repairs required. As long as you have a properly signed title, we’ll arrange free towing, handle the paperwork, and mail you a tax receipt that can support a deduction typically worth hundreds of dollars. Proceeds support Heritage for the Blind’s programs for people who are blind or visually impaired. If you’re searching in November or December and want your 2024 tax break, now is the time—start your donation today and relax before New Year’s Eve.
Your year-end donation timeline
Step 1 – Start in 2 minutes online or by phone
2 minutesShare your Kansas City Metro location, basic vehicle info, and confirm you have the signed title. It takes about two minutes, and you’re immediately in our year‑end queue for December pickup options.
Step 2 – Lock in your pickup day and window
5 minutesOur team checks Kansas City tow availability—often same-day or next-day on weekday requests. Call by December 27–28 to guarantee a Dec 31 slot. We’ll confirm your pickup date and a convenient time window.
Step 3 – Prepare the title and remove personal items
10 minutesBefore the truck arrives, sign your Missouri or Kansas title as instructed and remove plates if required by your state. Clear out garage clickers and personal belongings so the driver can tow your vehicle immediately.
Step 4 – Free tow anywhere in the Kansas City Metro
30-60 minutesOn pickup day, a professional driver meets you at home, work, or a shop—Brookside, Overland Park, Lee’s Summit, Liberty, or anywhere in the metro. The tow is always free, even if your car doesn’t run or is damaged.
Step 5 – Receive your tax receipt and finalize deduction
Within 30 days after saleAfter your vehicle is sold, Heritage for the Blind mails you an official tax receipt. If the sale is over the IRS threshold, you’ll use Form 1098‑C to document your deduction when you file and itemize.
Year-end tax deduction facts
Dec 31 controls which tax year your donation counts
For car donations, the IRS generally treats the deduction as occurring on the date the charity actually takes possession. That means your vehicle must be picked up on or before December 31 to claim it on this tax year’s return.
You’ll receive an IRS-compliant written acknowledgment
Heritage for the Blind sends a written acknowledgment after your car is sold. This letter states the vehicle details and sale amount, and it’s what you’ll rely on when reporting your charitable deduction to the IRS.
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 attach this form to your return to substantiate the deduction and show how the charity used or sold the vehicle.
Deduction generally equals the charity’s sale price
In most cases, the IRS limits your deduction to the amount the charity actually receives when it sells your car, not the Kelley Blue Book value. The final sale price shown on your receipt is what you can generally deduct.
You must itemize on Schedule A to benefit
Car donations are charitable contributions. To claim them, you typically must itemize deductions on Schedule A instead of taking the standard deduction. Check with your tax advisor about which approach makes sense for you.