Cars for Homes Program
By donating a car to Habitat’s Cars for Homes™ vehicle donation program, you help build houses in partnership with families in need.
We can accept cars that are running or not running! We do need the title at the time of the donation. Habitat works with Eagle Valley High School and some local businesses to upgrade the vehicles if possible. The cars are then able to be sold at a higher price yielding a higher value for the donor. We strive to make it quick and easy to donate your used cars, trucks, boats, RVs, motorcycles, construction equipment or other vehicles.
For more information, call 970.328.1119, or email the ReStore.
What are the tax benefits of donating your vehicle?
This is general information. Consult the IRS or your tax adviser for details. Habitat for Humanity is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization.
If you itemize deductions on your income tax return, it may be possible to claim a deduction for your car donation.
In 2005 the IRS changed the laws related to tax deductibility of vehicle donations. Under the new rules, the deductible amount of your donation is directly related to the selling price of your vehicle.
If your vehicle sells for less than $500 you can take a deduction equal to the 'fair market value' of your donation up to $500. Fair Market Value is loosely explained as the "Blue Book" or "Guide Book" value of your vehicle. (for the most part this value is at least $500 for whole vehicles). See the links below for Kelley Blue Book, NADA Guides or Edmunds.
If your vehicle sells for more than $500 your may deduct only the full selling price of the vehicle.
The charity is required by IRS to send to the donor a contemporaneous written acknowledgment (receipt) within 30 days of sale. This Receipt must include the following.
- The gross selling price of the vehicle (if sold for greater than $500)
- Year, Make, Model and VIN Information
- A statement that the vehicle was sold at arms length between two unrelated parties
- And a statement that no goods or services were received in return for your contribution.
If you have additional questions about deductions and IRS Regulations, the following links may be of assistance:
IRS Publication 4303, A Donor's Guide to Car Donations (PDF)
Publication 526, Charitable Contributions (PDF)
Publication 561, Determining the Value of Donated Property (PDF)
Form 8283 Noncash Charitable Contributions (PDF)
Instructions for Form 8283, Noncash Charitable Contributions (PDF)
Links to valuation sites:
Kelley Blue Book
www.kbb.com
Edmunds
www.edmunds.com
NADA Guides
www.nadaguides.com
