You can lock in your car-donation tax deduction for this year as long as RideRescue picks up your vehicle on or before December 31. With our partner charity Heritage for the Blind (a 501(c)(3), EIN 58-2164446), it’s simple: spend about two minutes on our online form or phone call, we schedule your free tow—often same-day in Little Rock Metro—and the physical pickup date becomes your IRS donation date. After your vehicle sells, Heritage for the Blind mails your written acknowledgment or Form 1098‑C within 30 days of the sale so you can claim your deduction when you file.
RideRescue serves the entire Little Rock area—from Hillcrest, The Heights, and Capitol View downtown to West Little Rock, Cammack Village, North Little Rock, Sherwood, Bryant, and Benton. Your car doesn’t need to run, pass inspection, or have current registration; licensed tow trucks handle everything at no cost to you. You sign the title at pickup, keep your plates if Arkansas requires, and your old vehicle goes to work helping people who are blind or visually impaired. If you’re in the Little Rock Metro and ready to donate, start now—December pickup slots fill quickly, especially between Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
Your year-end donation timeline
Start your donation in 2 minutes
2 minutesIn Little Rock Metro, the fastest way to lock in your year‑end tax deduction is to start now. Complete RideRescue’s short online form or call our team. Share your contact info, basic vehicle details, and tell us you need pickup on or before December 31 for this tax year.
Get a scheduling call within hours
1–2 hours on weekdaysA RideRescue coordinator for Heritage for the Blind calls you back—typically within 1–2 business hours on weekdays—to confirm your details and set a free tow time. We’ll work with your schedule and clearly explain what to have ready (usually just your title and keys).
Free tow at your Little Rock address
Same-day or next business day in most metro areasA licensed tow truck meets you at home, work, or a shop in Little Rock, North Little Rock, Sherwood, Bryant, Benton, or nearby. In most metro locations, we can pick up the same day or the next business day, including hectic year‑end weeks—subject to available slots.
Sign title and lock in your donation date
5–10 minutes at pickupAt pickup, you sign the Arkansas title over to Heritage for the Blind. The tow operator helps ensure everything is completed correctly. The IRS treats this pickup date as your official donation date—so a December 31 tow means the deduction counts for this tax year.
Vehicle sale and IRS-compliant receipt
Within 30 days of saleYour vehicle is transported, processed, and sold. Heritage for the Blind then mails you a written acknowledgment or IRS Form 1098‑C within 30 days of the sale, showing the gross sale price and all required details so you can confidently claim your deduction when you file.
Year-end tax deduction facts
Pickup date sets your tax year
For IRS purposes, your donation date is when Heritage for the Blind takes possession—your tow/pickup date, not the sale date. If your car is picked up on or before December 31, you can claim the deduction for that tax year.
Written acknowledgment / Form 1098‑C
After the vehicle sells, Heritage for the Blind sends a written acknowledgment or IRS Form 1098‑C within 30 days of the sale. Keep this with your records; it’s the documentation the IRS expects when you claim a vehicle donation deduction.
Deduction is usually the sale price
In most cases, the maximum federal deduction equals the vehicle’s gross sale price as listed on Form 1098‑C. There are limited exceptions, but plan on using the actual sale amount, not a generic price guide, when you file your return.
Itemizing on Schedule A
To use a car-donation deduction, you generally must itemize deductions on Schedule A instead of taking the standard deduction. A tax professional can help you decide which option provides a better overall result for your specific situation.
No inspection, registration, or running condition required
RideRescue accepts most vehicles in any condition in the Little Rock area. Your car does not need to run, pass inspection, or have recent registration. Just be transparent about its condition so we can send the right tow truck and process your donation smoothly.