If you donate your car in Oregon by 11:59 p.m. on December 31, you lock in a potential tax deduction for this tax year. With Cascade Car Exchange, most vehicles over $500 qualify for a deduction equal to the gross sale price of the vehicle (not Kelley Blue Book). After your car sells, Heritage for the Blind mails you IRS Form 1098-C within 30 days of the sale. If the vehicle sells for $500 or less, you’ll receive a written acknowledgment and you may generally deduct up to $500 or the fair market value, whichever is lower. To claim your deduction, you must itemize on Schedule A. Always consult a tax professional about your specific situation.
We make it easy for Oregon donors from Portland, Gresham, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Salem, Eugene, Bend, Medford, Springfield, Corvallis, and beyond. There’s no inspection, no repairs, and non-running cars are usually fine. Our 2-minute online form or quick phone call schedules your free pickup, often within a few days, across the Willamette Valley, the I-5 corridor, Central Oregon, and the Coast. Keep your pickup confirmation as proof of your donation date, then watch for your acknowledgment or Form 1098-C in the mail. You get a clean, local, year-end solution—and Heritage for the Blind receives vital support.
Your year-end donation timeline
Start your donation in 2 minutes
2 minutesComplete our simple online form or call to start your Oregon car donation. You’ll give basic info about your vehicle, where it’s located (from NE Portland to Medford), and how to reach you. This locks in your intent to donate before the December 31 IRS deadline.
Confirm your pickup date and donation deadline
5 minutesOur team contacts you (usually same or next business day, Monday–Saturday) to schedule a free tow. Choose the earliest convenient time before or after Dec 31. Your deduction year is based on the actual donation date—so keep your pickup confirmation for your records.
Free pickup anywhere in Oregon
30–60 minutesOur towing partner arrives at your home, office, or shop—from Eugene or Corvallis to Bend or Hillsboro. You hand over the keys and signed title (if available). The driver gives you a pickup confirmation—this is your proof of the donation date for tax purposes.
We handle the sale and IRS reporting
No time for youCascade Car Exchange handles all sale details—no advertising, no buyers, no hassle. When the vehicle sells, Heritage for the Blind determines the gross sale price and prepares the IRS paperwork you’ll need for your return under current tax rules.
Receive your tax paperwork and claim your deduction
Within 30 days of saleIf your vehicle sells for more than $500, Heritage for the Blind mails you IRS Form 1098-C within 30 days of the sale. For $500-or-less vehicles, you receive a written acknowledgment. Keep these with your pickup confirmation and use them when you file and itemize on Schedule A.
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 price, not Kelley Blue Book or your estimate. Form 1098-C from Heritage for the Blind shows the sale price you can use when you itemize.
Special rule for $500-or-less vehicles
If your donated car, truck, or SUV sells for $500 or less, you typically may deduct up to $500 or the vehicle’s fair market value, whichever is lower. You’ll receive a written acknowledgment instead of Form 1098-C for these donations.
IRS Form 1098-C timing
When your vehicle sells for more than $500, Heritage for the Blind must send you IRS Form 1098-C within 30 days of the sale. This form includes the sale price and other details the IRS requires to support your charitable contribution deduction.
You must itemize on Schedule A
To claim a tax deduction for your car donation, you must itemize deductions on Schedule A of your federal return. If you take the standard deduction, you generally can’t also deduct your vehicle donation. Ask your tax professional which option fits you.
Dec 31 sets the tax year for your deduction
Your deduction year is based on when you donate, not when the car sells. As long as your vehicle is donated by December 31—shown by your pickup confirmation—it counts for that tax year, even if the sale and Form 1098-C arrive early in the next year.