Need your car donation to count for this year’s taxes? In the St. Louis Metro, the IRS uses the pickup date as your donation date. That means if your vehicle is picked up on or before December 31, it applies to your 2024 tax year. With Rev Up Local and Heritage for the Blind, you can start in about two minutes, schedule a free tow that fits your calendar, and lock in your deduction before the deadline—often with same-day or next-business-day pickup.
We know year-end in St. Louis is busy—ice on I‑64, holiday traffic around Brentwood, last-minute runs from Florissant to South County. So we’ve made this fast and straightforward whether you’re in the Central West End, Maplewood, Kirkwood, O’Fallon, Belleville, or anywhere across the St. Louis Metro. Your car doesn’t need to run, pass inspection, or have current registration. You’ll donate locally through Rev Up Local, support Heritage for the Blind’s services for people who are blind or visually impaired, and receive the written tax acknowledgment you need. Start now; December pickup slots across the metro fill up quickly.
Your year-end donation timeline
Start the 2‑Minute Donation Form or Call
2 minutesRight now, complete our simple online form or call Rev Up Local’s partner, Heritage for the Blind. Provide your contact info, basic vehicle details, and where it’s located in the St. Louis Metro. This locks you into the system and starts the clock toward your December 31 pickup.
Get a Fast Call Back to Schedule Pickup
1–2 hours on weekdaysA donation coordinator calls you back, usually within 1–2 business hours (often faster during weekday daytime), to confirm details and set your free tow time. We’ll work around your schedule in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Metro East, and nearby areas.
Confirm a Pickup Slot on or Before Dec 31
Same-day or next business day in most metrosYou choose the earliest available date that works for you. As long as the tow truck physically picks up your vehicle on or before December 31, the IRS counts your donation for this tax year. December slots go fast, so schedule as early as possible to secure your ideal time.
Tow Truck Arrives and You Sign the Title
10–15 minutes at pickupA licensed tow truck comes to your home, work, or storage lot—whether that’s downtown, in Chesterfield, Florissant, Arnold, or Collinsville. The driver guides you through signing the title over. The moment the vehicle is picked up, your donation is complete for IRS purposes.
Vehicle Sold and Tax Receipt Mailed
Receipt within 30 days of saleYour car is transported, processed, and sold. Heritage for the Blind then mails you IRS Form 1098‑C or a written acknowledgment within 30 days of the sale. Keep this with your records and use it when you file your taxes and complete Schedule A for your itemized deduction.
Year-end tax deduction facts
Dec 31 pickup = this year’s deduction
For tax purposes, the IRS uses the date your vehicle is transferred—when the tow truck picks it up and you sign the title. If that happens on or before December 31, the donation is counted for the current tax year.
Form 1098‑C documents your donation
When Heritage for the Blind sells your vehicle, they send you IRS Form 1098‑C or a written acknowledgment within 30 days of the sale. This document shows the gross sale price and is what you’ll use to substantiate your deduction.
Deduction generally equals sale price
In most cases, your allowable charitable deduction is the vehicle’s gross sale price shown on Form 1098‑C, not the Blue Book estimate. There are limited exceptions (such as certain low-value or retained-use situations), so always review IRS rules or consult a tax professional.
You must itemize on Schedule A
To benefit from a car-donation tax break, you must itemize deductions on Schedule A instead of taking the standard deduction. If you don’t itemize, you can still donate—it just means you won’t claim a separate tax deduction for the vehicle.
Qualified 501(c)(3) charity required
Heritage for the Blind is a recognized 501(c)(3) charity (EIN 58‑2164446). Donating through Rev Up Local means your gift goes to a qualified nonprofit, which is required for your car donation to be tax-deductible under IRS rules.