Car Donation Indiana

Car Donation IN Programs

Non-running vehicles often accepted.

Some charities offer same day pickup.

You many qualify for a nice tax deduction.

Indiana car donation programs make it easy to donate your vehicle to a good charity in the "Hoosier State."

 

Your Indiana car donation can be easily done by following these steps:

Note that numbers 1 & 2 below are for your own protection.  Beware - there is no shortage of bogus car donation 'charities' in each and every state.  They are good at scamming people because they often seem trustworthy until you look closer.  Fortunately, 'looking closer' is quick and easy:

1.  Make sure the Indiana car donation charity is genuine.  Ensure the charity is registered with the Office of the Indiana Attorney General (links below) - required for all Indiana charities.

2. Make sure the Indiana charity is registered with the IRS.  It should be listed on IRS Publication 78 (link below) for you to be able to get your car donation tax deduction.

3. Have the vehicle title in your possession.  Replacement titles can be gotten at the Indiana BMV (Bureau of Motor Vehicles - link is below). You will sign the vehicle's title over to the charity at the BMV. 

(Note that some charities will offer to do the title transfer for you. But you may want to consider doing it yourself: This will guarantee you aren't responsible for any future liabilities connected with the vehicle.) 

4. Arrange for the charity to pick up the vehicle.  You shouldn't have to pay for having the vehicle towed in Indiana - the charity should cover the towing fee. (If they won't, find another charity.)  Remove the license plates from the vehicle before it is towed away.

5. Save your receipts for when you file your taxes.  You must itemize your taxes to get a tax deduction.

Important links for your Indiana car donation:

Office of the Indiana Attorney General - The charity must be registered here. 

IRS Publication 78 - List of charities that are eligible for you to apply for a tax deduction. 

Indiana BMV (Bureau of Motor Vehicles) - Here's where you will sign over your title to your selected charity.

Make an Indiana car donation here in "The Hoosier State."  You will be doing a good deed and may get a nice tax deduction.  Regardless, you'll likely be getting rid of a vehicle you've been wanting to get rid of for some time - without having to go thru the hassle of fixing it up and selling it!