Yes—if Desert Drive picks up your car on or before December 31 anywhere in the Las Vegas Valley, that pickup day is your IRS donation date for this tax year. Start now: spend two minutes on our secure online form or call Desert Drive on behalf of Heritage for the Blind. A coordinator will call you back within 1–2 business hours (weekdays) to schedule a free pickup, often same-day or next business day in metro areas. When the licensed tow truck arrives, you sign the title, we tow the vehicle at no cost, and you’ll receive the required written acknowledgment or IRS Form 1098-C within 30 days of sale.
Desert Drive serves donors across the Las Vegas Valley—from Summerlin, Henderson and Spring Valley to North Las Vegas, Enterprise, Paradise, Sunrise Manor and beyond. Your car doesn’t need to run, pass inspection, or have current registration; we’ll work with what you have. Proceeds from your donated vehicle support Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) providing services to people who are blind or visually impaired. December pickup slots in Las Vegas fill quickly, especially the last week of the year. If you’re ready to donate, move straight to the form or call now and reserve your pickup before December 31.
Your year-end donation timeline
Start your donation (2-minute form or call)
2 minutesGo straight to Desert Drive’s secure donation form and enter your contact, vehicle location in the Las Vegas Valley, and basic car details—or call us. This locks in your intent today and gets you into the year-end pickup schedule immediately.
Get a quick call back to schedule pickup
Within 1–2 business hours on weekdaysA live coordinator calls you back, usually within 1–2 hours on weekdays, to confirm your information and offer the earliest free tow time that works for you. In most Las Vegas metro areas, we can set same-day or next-business-day pickup.
Free licensed tow truck arrives at your address
Same-day or next business day in most metro areasOur licensed towing partner comes to your home, office, or storage lot in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, or nearby. Pickup is free—no fees, no surprises. The actual pickup date (must be on or before Dec 31) becomes your IRS donation date.
Sign the title and complete the donation on-site
About 10 minutes at pickupAt the truck, you hand over the keys (if available) and sign the title over to the authorized buyer. The driver will guide you through the signature areas. Once the vehicle is loaded, your year-end donation is complete for tax purposes.
Vehicle sale and tax receipt mailed to you
Within 30 days of saleYour vehicle is transported, processed, and sold. Desert Drive, on behalf of Heritage for the Blind, mails you a written acknowledgment or IRS Form 1098-C within 30 days of the sale, showing the gross proceeds you may claim if you itemize deductions.
Year-end tax deduction facts
Dec 31 pickup = this year’s tax deduction
For IRS purposes, the donation date is when you transfer the vehicle—typically at physical pickup. If the tow truck picks up your car on or before December 31, you may claim the deduction on this year’s return, even if the sale happens next year.
You’ll receive IRS Form 1098-C or acknowledgment
After your car is sold, Heritage for the Blind sends you IRS Form 1098-C or a written acknowledgment within 30 days of the sale. Keep this with your tax records; it documents the charity, vehicle, and sale amount for your deduction.
Deduction usually equals vehicle’s sale price
In most cases, when you itemize deductions, the maximum deduction equals the gross proceeds from the sale of your vehicle, as shown on Form 1098-C. Talk with a tax professional about how this applies to your specific situation and tax bracket.
Itemizing on Schedule A is typically required
To use a car-donation deduction, you usually must itemize deductions on IRS Schedule A. If you take the standard deduction, you may not be able to claim an additional amount for the vehicle. Consult your tax advisor for current IRS rules.
30-day receipt timeline after sale
IRS rules require that your 1098-C or written acknowledgment be provided within 30 days of the vehicle’s sale. Desert Drive and Heritage for the Blind work to process vehicles promptly so you receive documentation in time for tax filing season.