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Donate your Car to JFS today...
and
help strengthen lives in Cincinnati!
Donating
your car, truck, motorcycle or other vehicle is easy! All you need is a
clear title and we'll do the rest, including free pick-up. Once it has been
sold, we'll send you a tax receipt and the sale proceeds will go directly to
helping those most in need in our community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here's
how it works
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Just call (877) 537- 4227 to speak to a
JFS of Cincinnati vehicle donation representative.
Or email
donations@charitableautoresources.com including your name, city, phone
number, and Jewish Family Service Cincinnati. Our representative will
schedule a pick up that's convenient for you, and provide you with
confirmation of your donation.
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If the gross proceeds from the sale of your
donated vehicle are $500 or more and if
you provide your social security number to our Representative at the time of
your donation, you will also receive an IRS tax form 1098C stating the sale
price of the vehicle. This amount is what you actually claim on the itemized
tax return.
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Be aware that, according to a tax law that went
into effect on Jan. 1, 2005, if the claimed value of a donated vehicle
exceeds $500, the taxpayer is limited to the gross proceeds of the sale.
Frequently asked
questions
General
Questions
What
are the benefits of donating my car to Jewish Family Service of the Cincinnati
area?
Jewish
Family Service
benefits by receiving a cash donations to fund new and existing programs and
increase community awareness through local events.
You
benefit by being able to reduce your taxable income when taxes are itemized.
Plus you avoid the costs associated with selling your car. No need to pay for
advertising, no loss of privacy and possible security risk, and no need to pay
for vehicle registration, insurance, and repairs to keep your car in running
condition while you wait for a buyer.
Does my
car have to be running to donate it?
No. In
some cases we can take your car, running or not. However, it must have an
engine and be tow-able. Contact a representative at
(877) 537- 4227
to find out if your vehicle qualifies for pick-up.
Do you
only accept cars for donation?
Many types of
motor vehicles are accepted including boats, motorcycles, trucks, and cars,
motor-homes, airplanes, time-shares, and even houses. If you are uncertain as
to whether or not your vehicle is eligible, please contact the vehicle
donation program toll free at
(877) 537- 4227.
How
long will it take to pick up my vehicle?
We make
donating your car as simple and convenient as possible. In some cases, if we
receive your call early in the day, a same-day pick can be available. A tow
company will contact you within two to three business days. Call our
representatives at (877) 537-
4227
Do I
have to be with the vehicle at the time of pick-up?
No.
Special arrangements can be made by calling our representatives.
What
paperwork do I need?
The only
paperwork needed is a signed, clear title. Have your title with you when
you call-in your donation. [Please note: a clear title indicates the
title is in the name of the donor without a lien].
Do I
need a smog certificate in order to donate my car?
For states
that require smog certificates or safety inspections, you may donate your
vehicle without these documents.
What if
I receive legal notices?
In the
rare event that you receive any notification of a lien sale, DMV action, or
other activity related to your donated vehicle, please contact us at
(877) 537- 4227
immediately for assistance.
Tax Questions
How
does the new law effect my tax deduction?
You will
receive IRS Form 1098-C, Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes
if the proceeds from the sale exceed $500, stating the amount of the gross
proceeds from the sale of the donated vehicle.
Will I
get a tax receipt for my donation?
Yes, you
will receive an IRS Form 1098C in the event that the sale of the vehicle
exceeds $500. If the vehicle does not exceed $500, the thank you letter that
you will receive can used as a tax receipt.
What
can I claim as a deduction?
According
to the tax law effective January 1, 2005, if the claimed value of the donated
vehicle exceeds $500, the taxpayer is limited to the gross proceeds of the
sale.
An IRS
Form 1098-C, “Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes” will be
mailed to you within 30 days of the sale stating the amount of gross proceeds
received from your car, provided your vehicle sold for more than $500 and you
have submitted your social security number. This will be your tax receipt for
your charitable contribution.
How is
the value determined on the vehicle donated?
The value
is determined by the gross proceeds raised from the sale of the donated
vehicle.
What if
my car is valued over $5000?
Effective
January 1, 2005, you are no longer required to have vehicles appraised. The
value you may claim will be the amount of gross proceeds received from your
vehicle.
Once
again, it is easy to help Jewish Family Service strengthen lives in
Cincinnati. Don't trade in that car, RV, truck, boat or other vehicle.
Just call (877) 537- 4227 to speak to a
JFS of Cincinnati vehicle donation representative.
Or email
donations@charitableautoresources.com including your name, city, phone
number, and Jewish Family Service Cincinnati. Our representative will
schedule a pick up that's convenient for you, and provide you with
confirmation of your donation.
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