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Goodwill helps Central Texans reduce their taxable income by making it easy to donate unwanted cars, motorcycles, jet skis, boats, trucks and vans. When a taxpayer donates a vehicle to Goodwill, or any charity, they may claim the amount generated from the auction sale of their vehicle on their taxes. Charities are required by law to notify the donor in writing within 30 days of its sale.

See “Something to know about auto donations” for more information.

How to Donate

Goodwill makes the donation process of your vehicle easy and convenient. Just bring the original, clear title and keys to any of our stores. You can find a list of our store locations here. The vehicle doesn’t have to be running, but it must have all four tires. The store manager will issue you a donation receipt and your car will be towed within two to three days for FREE. An official letter from the organization will be sent to you for IRS purposes.

For more information call 512-637-7570 or 866-398-5995.

About Goodwill's Vehicle Donation Program

Our vehicle donation program is one of the most well known in the Goodwill network. The program began in March of 1998. The first auction raised $3,825. Today, more than 50 cars are sold at each auction – greatly increasing earlier value levels.

Something to Know About Auto Donations:
Beginning January 1, 2005, taxpayers can deduct only the proceeds Goodwill (or any other charity) receives from the sale of a donated car. In addition, a charity must provide the donor with a written acknowledgement that includes the sale price of the vehicle. If the charity uses the car for a charitable purpose, such as the Goodwill Wheels-to-Work program, donors may deduct the fair market value of the vehicle, but must obtain written acknowledgement from the charity that states how the car will be used. The charity must provide you with written acknowledgement within 30 days of the sale of the car or, if the car is to be used for a charitable purpose, within 30 days of the donation. The new laws were enacted after the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives passed the corporate tax bill, H.R. 4520, in October 2004. Shortly after going through the Senate and the House, the President signed the bill into law.

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