In New Jersey, your car donation only counts for this tax year if the pickup is completed by 11:59 p.m. on December 31. With Revive the Ride, benefiting Heritage for the Blind, that means we must have your vehicle towed away by Dec 31—not just promised over the phone. We run Monday–Saturday all year, including Christmas week, and in most New Jersey metro areas we can often schedule same-day or next-day pickups when you contact us before early afternoon on a weekday. To guarantee a December 31 pickup window, call or submit the 2-minute form by December 27–28, have your signed New Jersey title ready, and we’ll handle the rest.
Revive the Ride coordinates free towing anywhere in New Jersey—whether you’re in Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, Elizabeth, Paterson, Clifton, Morristown, New Brunswick, Trenton, Cherry Hill, Vineland, Toms River, or down the Shore in Atlantic City and Asbury Park. Your car can be running or not; no inspection, emissions, or repairs are needed. Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, will send you a tax receipt, and if your vehicle sells for more than $500 you may qualify for a larger deduction using IRS Form 1098-C when you itemize. Get your year-end tax benefit locked in now—before the New Jersey holiday rush fills the last December 31 slots.
Your year-end donation timeline
Start your donation in 2 minutes
2 minutesSubmit our quick online form or call Revive the Ride. In about two minutes, you’ll share your New Jersey location, basic vehicle info, and how to reach you. This locks in your intent and lets us prioritize your year-end pickup request before the December 31 deadline.
Confirm title and schedule your pickup
2 minutesHave your signed New Jersey title ready. Our team confirms ownership details, answers any deadline questions, and offers the earliest open slots—often same- or next-day in metro areas like Newark, Jersey City, Trenton, and Camden. Call by December 27–28 to guarantee a December 31 window.
Free tow anywhere in New Jersey
30–60 minutes at pickupOn pickup day, our towing partner meets you at home, work, a repair shop, or even a street spot. We operate Monday–Saturday, including Christmas week. Your vehicle can be non-running or damaged; we tow it free and finalize the paperwork on the spot.
Receive your initial tax receipt
On pickup dayAt pickup, you’ll receive a preliminary receipt acknowledging your donation to Heritage for the Blind. This shows the date of transfer—critical proof that your gift occurred by December 31, so you can claim the deduction on this year’s federal return if you itemize.
Get your final IRS-compliant documentation
Within 30 days of saleAfter your vehicle is sold, Heritage for the Blind mails you a detailed receipt. If it sells for more than $500, you’ll receive the information needed to complete IRS Form 1098-C, so you can claim the allowable deduction on Schedule A for your federal taxes.
Year-end tax deduction facts
December 31 is the IRS cutoff
For federal taxes, your car donation only counts for this year if the charity takes ownership by December 31. With Revive the Ride in New Jersey, that means your vehicle must be picked up—not just scheduled—by the end of December 31.
Form 1098-C for donations over $500
If your donated vehicle sells for more than $500, Heritage for the Blind will provide the details needed for IRS Form 1098-C. You’ll use this information when you itemize deductions on Schedule A to support the amount you’re claiming.
Your deduction is usually the sale price
In most cases, the IRS allows you to deduct the amount the charity actually receives from selling your vehicle, not the Kelley Blue Book value. Your final receipt will show this sale price so you can document your deduction accurately.
30-day written acknowledgment rule
The IRS requires that you receive a written acknowledgment from the charity within 30 days of the sale or significant use of your vehicle. Heritage for the Blind will mail this documentation so you have it ready at tax time.
Itemizing on Schedule A is required
To use a car donation as a federal tax deduction, you must itemize deductions on Schedule A instead of taking the standard deduction. Consult your tax advisor to confirm whether itemizing makes sense for your situation this year.