For Little Rock donors, the IRS is crystal clear: your vehicle must be picked up by December 31 to count for this tax year. With RideRescue, benefiting Heritage for the Blind, that means scheduling your free tow early enough that our driver can complete the pickup on or before Dec 31. We run Monday–Saturday all year, including Christmas week, and in most metro areas can do same‑day or next‑day pickups when you contact us before early afternoon on a weekday. To be safe, call or submit our 2‑minute form by December 27 to guarantee a December 31 slot in the Little Rock Metro.
Whether you’re in Hillcrest, Midtown, West Little Rock, North Little Rock, Benton, Bryant, Sherwood, Maumelle, or Jacksonville, we’ll coordinate a convenient time, handle the paperwork with Heritage for the Blind (EIN 58‑2164446), and tow your car free—running or not. No inspection, no repairs, no hassle. As long as your title is signed and the tow is completed by December 31, your donation is locked in for this year’s taxes, and you’ll receive a tax receipt that may help you save at filing time. If you’re ready to clear your driveway and capture your deduction, this is the moment to act.
Your year-end donation timeline
Start your 2‑minute contact
2 minutesFrom anywhere in the Little Rock Metro, complete RideRescue’s quick online form or call us. We’ll ask for basic info: your contact details, vehicle location, and condition. No need to know the exact value. Once submitted, your year‑end donation clock officially starts.
Pick your pickup day and time window
5 minutesOur dispatch team checks Little Rock routes—whether you’re in West Little Rock, Hillcrest, North Little Rock, Benton, or beyond—and offers the earliest available slot. Call by Dec 27–28 to lock in a Dec 31 pickup. We schedule Monday–Saturday, including Christmas week.
Sign the title and prep the keys
10 minutesBefore your tow truck arrives, remove personal items, have the signed Arkansas title ready, and the keys accessible. The driver will guide you through any quick paperwork. No emissions test, no repairs, and non‑running vehicles are completely fine for pickup.
Free tow anywhere in Little Rock Metro
30–60 minutesOn your scheduled day, our professional towing partner arrives at your home, office, or shop in the Little Rock area, loads the vehicle, and confirms the hand‑off. There is no cost to you for the tow, regardless of vehicle condition or location within the metro.
Receive your tax receipt from Heritage for the Blind
Within 30 days of saleHeritage for the Blind processes the sale of your donated car and mails you a written acknowledgment and IRS Form 1098‑C (when required). Keep this with your tax records to document your deduction for this year, as long as pickup was completed by December 31.
Claim your deduction on your return
At tax timeWhen you file, itemize on Schedule A if you’re claiming the deduction. In most cases, your allowable deduction is based on the vehicle’s sale price reported on your 1098‑C. Share that document with your tax professional or keep it on file if you prepare your own return.
Year-end tax deduction facts
December 31 = this year’s deduction
For IRS purposes, the donation date is when the charity takes possession of the vehicle. If your car is picked up by December 31, it generally counts for this tax year; January 1 or later moves the deduction to next year.
Deduction usually equals sale price
For most car donations, the IRS lets you deduct up to the amount the charity actually receives when your vehicle is sold. Heritage for the Blind will report this sale price to you on IRS Form 1098‑C for your records.
Form 1098‑C for higher‑value donations
If the claimed value of your donated vehicle is more than the IRS threshold, you’ll get Form 1098‑C from Heritage for the Blind. Attach this to your return if required and keep it in your files to support your deduction.
30‑day written acknowledgment rule
Heritage for the Blind sends you a written acknowledgment, usually within 30 days after your car is sold. This letter (and 1098‑C when applicable) documents your donation amount and is what you use at tax time to justify your deduction.
Itemizing on Schedule A
To benefit from a car donation, you generally need to itemize deductions on Schedule A instead of taking the standard deduction. A tax professional can help you decide which approach saves you more based on your complete situation.