October 5, 2023

Get Rewarded with a Tax Break for Your Act of Charity

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When you support a charitable cause, you benefit not just from the feelings of satisfaction you get for helping others. You also receive outstanding material rewards such as a tax break.

The Federal Government recognizes acts of charity and thus rewards donors with tax deductions as a way of encouraging more people to support worthwhile causes. 

Understanding Tax Deductions for Charitable Donations

Based on the rules of the IRS, a charitable donation is recognized when you give money or any commodity to a tax-exempt nonprofit organization. This entitles you to a tax deduction corresponding to the full amount of your donation or the sales value of the item you donated. This lowers your taxable income.

To claim the deduction, you must itemize your tax return by submitting Schedule A of IRS Form 1040 where you deduct the amounts of your charitable contributions from your income if you received nothing in exchange for your gifts.

The standard deduction for charitable contributions is up to 60% of a taxpayer’s adjusted gross income. However, depending on the type of contribution and the organization that received it, this deduction may be reduced to 20%, 30%, or 50%. 

Regardless of how many organizations you donate to, the annual donation cap applies to all gifts you make. Through a procedure known as a carryover, the amounts of contributions that exceed the prescribed limit are usually deducted from your taxable income for the following five years — or until they’re gone.

The ruling applies only to donations made to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. For cash or property donations, the charity must provide you with a documented letter of acknowledgment. The amount of money or the value of the property you gave must be disclosed. If you received any product or service from the charity in exchange for your donation, this must also be disclosed together with the estimation of their value. By the time you submit your taxes for the year you contributed, you must have received the letter of recognition from the charity you donated to.

Show Kindness to Your Community’s Struggling Veterans 

Are you looking for a valuable item to donate to a charitable cause? Look no further than your garage, backyard, or driveway. If you’ve been wanting to get rid of an old and unreliable car that’s been lying there for the longest time, here is your chance to use it to support a worthy cause.

Donate it to us at Veteran Car Donations and we’ll make sure that it will leave a lasting impact on the lives of the struggling disadvantaged veterans in your local area. That’s a great cause you’ll be proud to support.

We’ll put your vehicle up for auction and use the proceeds to help fund the life improvement programs for veterans of our charity partners. These IRS-approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are dedicated to helping former U.S. service members who are homeless and impoverished, those who are unable to find decent employment, and those suffering from disabilities and serious illnesses, including mental disorders.

Our charity partners use the funding they get from us to provide deserving veterans with housing and financial assistance, employment and livelihood opportunities, family support, free quality health care and medical treatment, psychotherapy services, scholarships, and other services meant to improve their living conditions.

To return the favor, our team will pick up and tow your vehicle for free anywhere in the country. We’ll also promptly send you the 100% tax-deductible sales receipt of your car via mail soon after its sale. You can use the receipt to claim the highest possible tax deduction in the next tax season. 

However, the best reward you’ll get for making a charitable contribution to us is the joy of knowing that you’re giving back to the brave men and women who risked their lives to ensure our security and protect our liberties.

We accept nearly all types of vehicles, including those that are no longer in good condition.

Want to learn more about our vehicle donation program, including our quick and easy donation process? Go visit our FAQs page. If you have any questions for us, call us through our 24/7 toll-free hotline at 877-594-5822. You may also write to us here and we will get in touch with you as soon as we can. 

Support Our Nation’s Heroes Today!

Your car donation will surely touch the hearts of the veterans residing in your area. It will make a difference in the lives of those who are struggling to survive amid the hardships they’re facing. Call Veteran Car Donations at 877-594-5822 or fill out our secure online donation form now!    

Last Updated: October 5th, 2023