To lock in your car donation tax deduction for this year, the only date that matters to the IRS is your actual pickup date. If Magnolia Motors Gift’s licensed tow truck picks up your vehicle on or before December 31, your donation counts for this tax year—even if the car is sold, and your Form 1098‑C is mailed, weeks later. It’s fast: spend two minutes on our secure form or call Magnolia Motors Gift (benefiting Heritage for the Blind), get a callback within hours, and lock in a pickup time that fits your schedule.
We handle everything across Mississippi—from Jackson, Ridgeland, and Madison to the Gulf Coast in Gulfport, Biloxi, and Pascagoula; from DeSoto County suburbs like Southaven and Olive Branch down through Hattiesburg, Meridian, Tupelo, and the Delta. Your car doesn’t need to run, pass inspection, or have current registration. We provide free, professional towing, help you correctly sign the Mississippi title at pickup, then mail your IRS‑compliant donation acknowledgment after the sale. You focus on choosing a pickup time before December 31; Magnolia Motors Gift and Heritage for the Blind handle every other step.
Your year-end donation timeline
Start the 2‑minute form or call
2 minutesRight now, complete the secure online form in about two minutes or call Magnolia Motors Gift (benefiting Heritage for the Blind). Share your contact details, Mississippi pickup address, and basic vehicle info. This locks you into our system for a year‑end pickup window before December 31, subject to tow‑truck availability.
Get a quick scheduling callback
Within 1–2 business hoursA donation coordinator calls you back within 1–2 business hours on weekdays (often sooner) to confirm details and schedule your free pickup. For Jackson, Gulfport–Biloxi, Southaven, Hattiesburg, and other metro areas, we’ll offer the earliest available time slots before December 31.
Lock in your pickup date (Dec 31 counts)
During that callOn the scheduling call, you pick the exact day and time that works for you. As long as the tow truck physically picks up your vehicle on or before December 31, the IRS considers your donation made in this tax year—even if the car is sold later.
Free tow arrives and you sign the title
Same day or next business day in most metrosA licensed tow truck comes to your Mississippi address—home, work, or a repair shop. In most metro areas we can tow the same day or next business day. You hand over the keys (if available) and sign the Mississippi title over to Heritage for the Blind at pickup; the driver guides you through it.
Vehicle sold and IRS paperwork mailed
Within weeks of pickupWe transport and sell your vehicle to maximize its value. Within 30 days after the sale, Magnolia Motors Gift (benefiting Heritage for the Blind) mails your written acknowledgment or IRS Form 1098‑C, which you’ll use to claim your deduction when you file your federal return.
Year-end tax deduction facts
Pickup date is your tax year date
For IRS purposes, the donation happens when Heritage for the Blind takes possession of the vehicle. That means your Mississippi pickup must occur on or before December 31 for your deduction to count in this tax year.
Form 1098‑C for larger deductions
If your vehicle sells for more than the IRS threshold, Magnolia Motors Gift (benefiting Heritage for the Blind) issues Form 1098‑C. This form shows the gross sale price, which generally caps the deduction you can claim on your federal tax return.
Written acknowledgment within 30 days of sale
After your vehicle is sold, we mail you a written acknowledgment or Form 1098‑C within 30 days of the sale date. Keep this with your tax records; your tax preparer will use it when completing your return.
Itemizing on Schedule A
To claim a federal deduction for your car donation, you typically must itemize deductions on Schedule A instead of taking the standard deduction. A tax professional can help you decide which option is better for your situation.
Non‑running and unregistered cars still qualify
Your vehicle does not need to run, pass inspection, or have current Mississippi registration. As long as you can legally transfer the title, we can usually accept it, tow it for free, and you may still qualify for a tax deduction.