If your vehicle is picked up on or before December 31 in Metro Atlanta, the IRS counts your car donation for this tax year—period. With Wheels of Change benefiting Heritage for the Blind (a 501(c)(3)), it takes about two minutes to start. Fill out our quick online form or call, a coordinator calls you back within 1–2 business hours, and we schedule your free licensed tow—often same-day or next business day. You sign the title at pickup, and your donation date is locked in as the physical pickup date.
We serve all of Metro Atlanta—Buckhead, Midtown, Downtown, Decatur, Sandy Springs, Marietta, Alpharetta, Roswell, Duluth, Stone Mountain, College Park, East Point, and beyond. Your car doesn’t need to run, pass emissions, or have current registration. After sale, you’ll receive IRS-compliant donation paperwork by mail for your records. Year-end tow slots fill quickly across Atlanta, especially the last two weeks of December. If you’re ready to donate, move straight to action: start the form or call now so we can get your free pickup on the calendar before December 31.
Your year-end donation timeline
Start your donation in about 2 minutes
2 minutesComplete the fast online form with your contact info, Atlanta-area pickup address, and basic vehicle details—or call Wheels of Change benefiting Heritage for the Blind. No inspection, photos, or repairs required. Once you submit, your place is in the year‑end queue for Metro Atlanta pickup.
Get a coordinator call within 1–2 business hours
1–2 hours on weekdaysA donation coordinator calls you back (weekdays, often sooner) to confirm your information and offer the earliest available free tow times. You choose a pickup window that works for you, including urgent year‑end needs up to December 31 where available in Metro Atlanta.
Free licensed tow pickup in Metro Atlanta
Same-day or next business day in most areasA professional, licensed tow truck comes to your home, office, or storage lot—whether you’re in Buckhead, Decatur, Marietta, Stone Mountain, or other Metro Atlanta communities. The vehicle can be non‑running. The driver handles loading and towing at no cost to you.
Sign your title and lock in the donation date
5–10 minutes at pickupAt the tow truck’s arrival, you sign the title over following state requirements. The moment the vehicle is picked up on or before December 31, that pickup date is your official IRS donation date for this tax year—even though the vehicle is sold later.
Vehicle sale and tax paperwork mailed to you
Within 30 days of saleYour vehicle is transported and sold. Within 30 days of the sale, you receive IRS Form 1098‑C or a written acknowledgment by mail reflecting the gross sale price (or appropriate allowable amount), which you use to claim your deduction when you file.
Year-end tax deduction facts
Dec 31 pickup = this year’s deduction
For IRS purposes, your donation date is when the vehicle is picked up, not when it’s sold. If the tow truck collects your car on or before December 31, you may generally deduct it on this year’s tax return.
Form 1098‑C for larger deductions
When a donated vehicle is sold for more than the IRS threshold, you’ll receive Form 1098‑C. This form shows the gross proceeds from the sale and supports your charitable deduction if you itemize on Schedule A.
Written acknowledgment within 30 days of sale
Heritage for the Blind mails you an IRS‑compliant written acknowledgment, usually using Form 1098‑C, within 30 days after the vehicle is sold. Keep this with your tax records to document your car donation deduction.
Deduction is based on sale price in most cases
In many situations, the amount you can deduct is the gross sale price the charity receives for your vehicle, not a price guide estimate. Your 1098‑C or acknowledgment will clearly state that amount for your tax return.
You must itemize to claim the deduction
To benefit from a car donation on your federal return, you generally need to itemize deductions on Schedule A. Consult your tax advisor to confirm how your Atlanta car donation fits into your specific tax situation.