Donate your car in Wyoming by 11:59 p.m. on December 31 and you may qualify for a 2024 federal income tax deduction. With Wheels for Wishes, benefiting Heritage for the Blind, your deduction is generally based on what your vehicle actually sells for, not a price guide. If it sells for more than $500, we’ll mail you IRS Form 1098-C within 30 days of the sale showing the gross sale price you can use when you itemize on Schedule A. If it sells for $500 or less, we send a written acknowledgment so you may typically deduct up to $500 or the vehicle’s fair market value, whichever is less. Always confirm your specific situation with a tax professional.
We make year-end car donation easy anywhere in Wyoming—from Cheyenne, Laramie, and Casper to Gillette, Rock Springs, Sheridan, Jackson, Riverton, and smaller communities across the state. Free pickup is available for most vehicles, running or not, at homes, ranches, and workplaces. Once your tow is scheduled, keep your pickup confirmation as proof that you donated by December 31. That’s all it takes to protect your 2024 tax-year timing while supporting Heritage for the Blind’s work helping people who are blind or visually impaired.
Your year-end donation timeline
Start your donation in 2 minutes
2 minutesComplete our fast online form or call to donate from anywhere in Wyoming—Cheyenne, Casper, Laramie, Sheridan, Jackson, or rural areas. Provide basic vehicle and contact details so we can schedule free towing and lock in your year-end donation date.
Lock in your donation date
5 minutesChoose the earliest available pickup that works for you. Even if the tow happens in early January, your tax year is based on the date you legally donate the vehicle. Keep your confirmation as proof you donated by December 31 for a 2024 deduction.
Free towing anywhere in Wyoming
1–3 daysOur towing partner calls to confirm a pickup window, often Monday–Saturday. We come to your home, ranch, or business—whether you’re in Gillette, Rock Springs, Evanston, or a small town—no inspections, no repairs, and non-running vehicles are welcome.
We sell your vehicle and handle paperwork
Within 30 days of saleWheels for Wishes arranges the sale of your vehicle. When it’s sold, proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind. If it sells for more than $500, we issue IRS Form 1098-C; if $500 or less, we send a written acknowledgment for your records.
Claim your deduction at tax time
When you fileUse your 1098-C or written acknowledgment plus your pickup confirmation when you file your federal return. If you itemize on Schedule A, you may generally deduct the allowed amount. Consult your tax advisor to apply the deduction correctly.
Year-end tax deduction facts
Deduction equals sale price over $500
For vehicles that sell for more than $500, the IRS generally limits your deduction to the gross sale proceeds, not Kelley Blue Book or other guides. Your IRS Form 1098-C will show this sale price for your tax return.
Special rules at $500 or less
If your donated vehicle sells for $500 or less, you usually may deduct up to $500 or the vehicle’s fair market value, whichever is less. We send you a written acknowledgment to document the donation and sale category.
IRS Form 1098-C mailed after sale
When your car, truck, SUV, or other vehicle sells for more than $500, Wheels for Wishes mails you IRS Form 1098-C within 30 days of the sale. This official form is what you use to claim the deduction tied to the sale proceeds.
You must itemize on Schedule A
To claim a car donation deduction, you must itemize deductions on Schedule A of your federal Form 1040. If you use the standard deduction, you typically cannot also claim an additional deduction for your vehicle donation.
Dec 31 controls the tax year
Your eligible tax year is based on when you make the donation, not when the vehicle sells. Donate by December 31 and keep your pickup confirmation as proof, and the deduction generally applies to that tax year. Ask a tax pro about your case.