Donate your car in Norfolk by December 31 and your 2024 tax deduction is based on what it actually sells for. With Wheel Give Back, vehicles that sell for over $500 generate an IRS Form 1098-C showing the exact gross sale price—this is the amount you may generally deduct when you itemize on Schedule A. If your vehicle sells for $500 or less, you’ll receive a written acknowledgment and you may deduct up to $500 or the fair market value, whichever is lower. We mail your tax paperwork within 30 days of the sale and your pickup confirmation serves as proof of your donation date.
We’re local to Hampton Roads donors—picking up in Norfolk neighborhoods like Ghent, Ocean View, Larchmont, Fairmount Park, Campostella, East Beach, Downtown, and nearby communities across Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth. There’s no inspection, no repairs, and non-running cars are welcome. The process takes about two minutes to start, pickup is free, and proceeds support Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) helping people who are blind or visually impaired. Donate now, lock in your December 31 deadline, and get your 2024 tax deduction handled with zero paperwork hassle.
Your year-end donation timeline
1. Start your Norfolk donation in 2 minutes
2 minutesComplete our quick online form or call to donate from anywhere in Norfolk, from Ghent to Ocean View or Ward’s Corner. Share basic vehicle details and your preferred contact info. Once submitted, your intent to donate is recorded so you can move toward locking in your year-end deduction.
2. Lock in your donation date before Dec 31
2-5 minutesOur team confirms your information and schedules your free pickup—often within a day or two, Monday–Saturday, in most Hampton Roads areas. Keep the pickup confirmation email or text as proof that you completed the donation steps by December 31 for your 2024 tax return.
3. Free pickup anywhere in Hampton Roads
15-30 minutesA licensed tow partner meets you at home, work, or base housing—whether you’re in Downtown Norfolk, Larchmont, Ocean View, or nearby Chesapeake. Your car can be non-running and doesn’t need inspection or repairs. You hand over the keys and signed title; they handle the rest at no cost to you.
4. We sell your vehicle and set your deduction
Varies by saleWheel Give Back arranges the sale of your donated vehicle. If it sells for more than $500, your potential deduction equals the gross sale price. If it sells for $500 or less, special IRS rules let you deduct up to $500 or fair market value, whichever is lower, subject to normal deduction limits.
5. Receive IRS Form 1098-C or written acknowledgment
Within 30 days of saleWithin 30 days after the vehicle sells, we mail you IRS Form 1098-C (for sales over $500) or a written acknowledgment (for $500 or less). This document shows the sale price or allowable amount and is what you use when you itemize your deduction on Schedule A of your federal tax return.
6. Claim your deduction on your 2024 return
Tax filing timeWhen you file, use your 1098-C or acknowledgment and your pickup confirmation to support your deduction. You must itemize on Schedule A to claim it. Because tax situations vary, always confirm with a tax professional how your Norfolk car donation fits your specific 2024 return.
Year-end tax deduction facts
Form 1098-C: deduction equals sale price
If your donated vehicle sells for more than $500, Wheel Give Back sends you IRS Form 1098-C. The gross sale proceeds shown on this form are generally the maximum amount you may deduct when you itemize on Schedule A, not the Kelley Blue Book value.
Cars at $500 or less have a special rule
If your car sells for $500 or less, you’ll receive a written acknowledgment instead of a 1098-C. In that case, you may generally deduct up to $500 or the vehicle’s fair market value, whichever is lower, subject to standard IRS deduction limits and your personal tax situation.
You must itemize on Schedule A
To claim a car donation with Wheel Give Back, you must itemize deductions on IRS Schedule A. If you take the standard deduction, you typically can’t add a separate car donation deduction. A tax professional can help you decide whether itemizing makes sense for you this year.
30-day IRS paperwork timeline
By law, we send your IRS Form 1098-C or written acknowledgment within 30 days of selling your donated vehicle. Keep this document with your tax records—it’s what supports the amount you claim for your Norfolk car donation on your federal tax return.
Donate by Dec 31 for this year’s taxes
To count for the current tax year, you must complete your donation by December 31. Your pickup confirmation or written proof of donation date is key. Even if the car sells later, the deduction is for the year you donated, not the year the vehicle was sold.