Car Donation Alabama

Car Donation AL Programs

Non-running vehicles often accepted.

Some charities offer same day pickup.

You many qualify for a nice tax deduction.

Alabama car donation programs are good way to get rid of that old clunker, while doing something good and getting a tax deduction.



The best way to go about your Alabama car donation is to follow these steps:

1.  Ensure that your chosen Alabama car donation charity is authentic.  Charity car donation scams are common, so your first step is to check that the charity has registered with the Alabama Attorney General's Office (link below) - a legal requirement for every charity.

2. Make sure the Alabama charity is registered with the IRS, so you are able to claim a tax deduction.  It should be listed on IRS Publication 78 (Link below)There are fraudulent charities in Alabama and elsewhere that have professional sounding people and fancy websites.

3. Have the vehicle title in your possession.  Replacement titles can be found at the Alabama Department of Motor Vehicles.  (Link below.) When you find an eligible charity, fill out a short form at an Alabama DMV that signs the vehicle over to the charity.  This way you are not liable for it anymore.  The charity may offer to do this for you, but you may want to consider doing it yourself for your own protection.

4. Arrange for pickup of your vehicle from the charity.  You shouldn't have to pay for any towing in Alabama yourself - the charity should tow it at no cost.  Remove the license plates - but check with the Alabama DMV first; at the time of this article, two states - California and Minnesota - require the plates stay with the car.

5. Save your receipts for when you file your taxes.  (You must itemize to get the deduction.) 

Here's some links for the state of Alabama:

Alabama State Attorney General's Office - Is your selected charity registered?
Address:

IRS Publication 78 - List of eligible charities.

Alabama Department of Motor Vehicles - Sign your title over to the charity here. 

Go ahead and make a positive difference in the "Yellowhammer State" - Alabama.
Your car donaton just may help someone in need, while clearing space on your property and (perhaps) getting a few bucks in your pocket.