If your vehicle is picked up on or before December 31 in Jacksonville, the IRS counts your donation for this tax year—even if the car sells later. With Drive Forward Jax and Heritage for the Blind, you can start in under two minutes, schedule a free pickup that works for you, and get the written acknowledgment you need for your deduction. You don’t need current registration, an inspection, or a running car. Just complete the quick form or call, answer a few basics, and we handle the rest.
We know year‑end in the Jacksonville Metro moves fast—from Riverside and San Marco to Southside, Arlington, the Beaches, Orange Park, and beyond. Our local towing partners come right to your driveway, apartment lot, or workplace—whether you’re in Mandarin, Northside, Westside, or out toward St. Johns and Yulee. Every donated vehicle supports Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) serving people who are blind or visually impaired. If you’re ready to be done with that car and secure your 2024 tax deduction, this is the fastest path. Start your donation now while December 31 pickup times are still open.
Your year-end donation timeline
Start your donation in 2 minutes
2 minutesComplete the quick online form or call Drive Forward Jax’s partner, Heritage for the Blind. You’ll share basic contact info, vehicle details, and where in Jacksonville Metro the car is located. No registration, smog, or repairs required—non‑running and older vehicles are welcome.
Get a scheduling call within hours
1–2 business hoursOn weekdays, a donation coordinator calls you back within 1–2 hours to confirm details and set up your free tow. You pick the best day and time window for pickup, including many same‑day or next‑business‑day options in most Jacksonville Metro neighborhoods.
Free tow arrives at your Jacksonville address
Same-day or next business day in most areasA licensed, insured tow truck meets you at home, work, or your mechanic—from Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach to Orange Park, Mandarin, and Arlington. This physical pickup date is what the IRS uses as your donation date, so a December 31 pickup locks in this year’s deduction.
Sign the title and hand over the keys
5–10 minutes at pickupAt pickup, you sign your title over to complete the transfer. The driver will guide you on where to sign. Once the tow truck takes possession on or before December 31, your donation for tax purposes is locked in as this tax year, even though the sale happens later.
Vehicle sold and receipt mailed for your taxes
Within 30 days of saleYour vehicle is transported, processed, and sold. Heritage for the Blind mails you IRS Form 1098‑C or a written acknowledgment within 30 days of the sale, stating the gross proceeds. You use this document when you file and itemize your deduction on Schedule A.
Year-end tax deduction facts
Your deduction is based on the sale price
In most cases, the amount you can deduct equals the gross sale price of your donated vehicle, as reported on IRS Form 1098‑C. That figure is what you’ll use when you itemize your charitable deduction on Schedule A.
Form 1098‑C or written acknowledgment
After the car is sold, Heritage for the Blind sends you IRS Form 1098‑C or a written acknowledgment within 30 days. Keep this with your tax records; your tax preparer will need it to document the donation amount.
December 31 pickup = this year’s donation
For IRS purposes, the key date is when the charity (through the tow company) takes possession of your vehicle. If your car is picked up on or before December 31, the donation counts for this tax year—even if the sale occurs in the following year.
You must itemize to claim the deduction
To benefit from your car donation on your federal return, you’ll typically need to itemize deductions using Schedule A. If you take the standard deduction, you generally won’t be able to claim an additional vehicle donation deduction.
Non‑running and unregistered vehicles qualify
The IRS doesn’t require the car to be running, inspected, or currently registered to qualify as a donation. As long as you legally own the vehicle and sign over the title, it can usually be accepted for charitable donation.