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1. How do I donate a car in Michigan?
2. Does Mother Waddles take cars that don't run?
3. How do you get a donated car?
4. How much can I write off for donating a car?
5. Can you write off donating a car?
6. Can I write off a used car?
7. Does Mother Waddle boat?
8. What does Mother Waddles do with donated cars?
9. Do people get free cars?
10. Is it better to junk a car or donate it?
11. Is donating your car a good idea?

How do I donate a car in Michigan?

If you have a car to donate, please call 1-855-811-4838. One of our donation representatives will assist you with your donation, answer any questions you may have, and schedule your vehicle pick-up.

Does Mother Waddles take cars that don't run?

No. We accept ALL car donations regardless of mechanical or body condition.

How do you get a donated car?

The Salvation Army and Goodwill can be great resources for you to get a donated car for an affordable price. If you meet Goodwill's criteria, you could even get a car for free. If you need wireless service so you can get or keep a job, the federal Lifeline program may be able to help.

How much can I write off for donating a car?

How much can I deduct? Once your vehicle is sold, the selling price determines the amount of your donation. If your vehicle sells for more than $500, you may deduct the full selling price. If your vehicle sells for $500 or less, you can deduct the “fair market value” of your vehicle, up to $500.

Can you write off donating a car?

Donating your car to charity can result in significant tax savings if you include it in your charitable contribution deduction. ... Deductions for cars the charity sells are limited to the sales price. In all other cases, you can use the car's fair market value.

Can I write off a used car?

No. You cannot deduct sales tax on a used car. However, you can deduct state and local sales and excise taxes you paid on the purchase of a new: Car.

Does Mother Waddle boat?

We accept cars, trucks, vans, fleet vehicles, trailers, boats (with trailer), motorcycles, and RVs. If you have any questions about what you can donate, please call us at 1-855-811-4838.

What does Mother Waddles do with donated cars?

Mother Waddles uses your generous donation to help low income individuals with transportation, at a reduced price, which allows those car donors to deduct the KBB Private Party Value. ... Even if your car is an old car, or junk car, running or not, it doesn't matter, it will still help.

Do people get free cars?

Many of the groups that provide free cars run charity programs. This can include an organization such as the Salvation Army near you or a local community action agency. Some churches may even have vehicles donated to them, and then they provide the car for free to the low income family.

Is it better to junk a car or donate it?

Junking vs.

Donating a car allows you to take a tax deduction while junking a car gives you a cash payout. Furthermore, donating a car is done with a not-for-profit organization (we'll get into that more later) with a charitable cause. In contrast, junk car deals are done with profit-motivated companies.

Is donating your car a good idea?

Pros of Donating a Car

While not every dealer or private buyer will take an old clunker, charities are often happy to take a car in almost any condition. They will often even tow it away for you if it is too old to run on its own. ... You will likely be eligible for tax benefits for making a donation to charity.