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color:black">1. What can I donate?</span></b></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:black"><br> A: We accept most cars, trucks, trailers, boats and RV's. If we are not able to accept your vehicle, you should hear within 36 hrs. </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:4.5pt 4.5pt 4.5pt 4.5pt"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:black">2. Is my charity donation tax deductible?</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black"><br> A: We are classified with the IRS as a non-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization; Federal Tax ID# 58-2550249. Donations to such nonprofit charities are tax deductible up to $500 based upon  fair market value (determined by donor). Individual tax situations vary, so please check with a tax professional to determine how you may benefit.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:black">If your vehicle sells for over $500 you may deduct the gross sales price of the vehicle. We will let you know if it sells for over $500. Our direct submission to car auctions can help give you the best tax deduction.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> &nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding: 4.5pt; background: #FAFAFA"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:black">3. What do I need to donate my vehicle?</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black"><br> A: You will need the clear title to the vehicle. </span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:4.5pt 4.5pt 4.5pt 4.5pt"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:black">4. My car hasn't run in years. Can I still donate it?</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black"><br> A: Yes, we are able to accept many vehicles running or not (exceptions include older vehicles and those whose value would not offset the cost of towing). Autos should have no major parts missing and all 4 inflated tires/wheels. To find out if we can accept your vehicle, please complete and submit our online car donation form. You will hear, usually within 36 hrs, if we are unable to accept the automobile.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding: 4.5pt; background: #FAFAFA"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:black">5. Can you pick up vehicles in all 50 states? </span></b> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black"> <br> A: We are able to pick up most vehicles in the continental U.S. and Hawaii.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:4.5pt 4.5pt 4.5pt 4.5pt"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:black">6. How is the value of my car determined?</span></b></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding: 4.5pt; background: #FAFAFA"> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:black">A: In short, the IRS allows you, the donor, to declare the &quot;fair market value&quot; of your vehicle (see bottom of page for helpful links) up to $500. Fair market value takes into account not only the year, the model and the mileage of the car, but also the local market and the vehicle's condition. Consequently, our charity tax acknowledgement states only the VIN, year, the model and the mileage of the car; not the value.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:black">If your vehicle sells for over $500 you may deduct the gross sales price of the vehicle. We will let you know if it sells for over $500. </span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:4.5pt 4.5pt 4.5pt 4.5pt"> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:black">&nbsp;</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding: 4.5pt; background: #FAFAFA"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:black">7. How will the car be picked up?</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black"><br> A: We will arrange to have your vehicle towed away at a conveniently scheduled time. The tow company will call you to make such arrangements. They will also provide you with our charity donation tax acknowledgement stating the VIN, year, the model and the mileage of the car.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:4.5pt 4.5pt 4.5pt 4.5pt"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:black">8. How long will it take to pick up my car? </span></b> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black"> <br> A: The tow company will contact you within 4-5 business days to schedule an appointment. If you need your car picked up sooner, please indicate the request when making your car donation. <![if !supportLineBreakNewLine]><br> <b><i>Cars deemed worthy of direct submission to auction are contacted the next day.</i></b><![endif]></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding: 4.5pt; background: #FAFAFA"> <p class="MsoNormal"><b> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:black">9. How can I contact you to schedule a free pick up?</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black"><br> A: Please complete and submit our <a href="javascript:openpopup()" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline; text-underline: single"> <span style="color: black; text-decoration: none">online </span></a> <a href="javascript:openpopup()" style="color: blue; text-underline: single"> <span style="color: black; text-decoration: none">car donations</span></a><a href="javascript:openpopup()" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline; text-underline: single"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none"> form</span></a><i> </i><br> (or call us toll-free at 1-877-GIVETOK(IDS) seven days a week) to put your auto donation into process.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding:4.5pt 4.5pt 4.5pt 4.5pt"> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:black">&nbsp;</span></td> </tr> </table> </div> <p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </table> </div> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:black">&nbsp;</span></p> <div align="center"> <table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="0" width="95%" style="width: 95.0%; background: black"> <tr> <td style="padding: 0in; background: white"> <div align="center"> <table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="width: 100.0%"> <tr> <td style="padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt"> <p class="MsoNormal"><i> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:black"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" o:spt="75" o:preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"/> <v:formulas> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"/> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"/> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"/> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"/> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"/> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"/> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"/> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"/> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"/> <v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"/> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"/> <v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"/> </v:formulas> <v:path o:extrusionok="f" gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect"/> <o:lock v:ext="edit" aspectratio="t"/> </v:shapetype><v:shape id="_x0000_s1025" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="" style='width:9pt; height:6.75pt'> <v:imagedata src="faqs_files/image001.gif" o:href="/images/arrow.gif"/> </v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img border=0 width=12 height=9 src="faqs_files/image001.gif" v:shapes="_x0000_s1025"><![endif]></span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:black">You may claim the &quot;fair market value&quot; for your vehicle up to $500; to assist you, here is the link to  True Market Value at Edmunds <a href="http://www.edmunds.com" target="_blank" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline; text-underline: single"> <span style="color: black">www.edmunds.com</span></a>. Information is also available at N.A.D.A.  Consumer Pricing <a href="http://www.nada.com" target="_blank" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline; text-underline: single"> <span style="color: black">www.nada.com</span></a> and Kelley Blue Book  Used Car Retail and Private Party Values <a href="http://www.kbb.com" target="_blank" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline; text-underline: single"> <span style="color: black">www.kbb.com</span></a>.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:black">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; color:black">Please consult with your own tax advisor for any questions. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black"> Thanks for helping our Special Kids </span></b></td> </tr> </table> </div> <p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </table> </div> <p>&nbsp;</td> </tr> </table> <br> </td> </tr> </table> <table width="758" border="0" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="0" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" align="center"> <tr> <td bgcolor="#5C72E1" width="299" valign="top"> <table width="299" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td bgcolor="00399F" height="14"> <div align="center"><font face="verdana" size="1" color="#FFFFFF">Stamp, rare coins and collectible donors <a href="collectibles.htm" class="whitelink">click here</a>.</font></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" height="1"></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <table width="99%" border="0" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="0" align="center"> <tr> <td> <div align="center"><font face="verdana" size="1" color="#FFFFFF"><b><font color="#BFCBFF">CHARITY@CHECKOUT </font></b>creates goodwill that is </font> <font face="verdana" size="1" color="#FFFFFF">good business, and doing good.</font></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="verdana" size="1" color="#FFFFFF">Offer your customers a compelling cause to make a small donation to- let them leave your site feeling special about themselves and feeling special about you. </font></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="charity@checkout_intro.htm"><img src="images/chairtycheckout.jpg" width="299" height="64" border="0" alt="Child Charity Checkout"></a></td> </tr> </table> </td> <td bgcolor="#5F84BB" width="459" valign="top"> <table width="458" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" bgcolor="#5F84BB"> <tr> <td width="294" valign="top"><a href="donate_a_car.htm"><img src="images/donateacartab.jpg" width="294" height="28" border="0" alt="Receive a tax deduction: donate car, donate boat, for the special need child with disability"></a></td> <td rowspan="2" valign="top"><a href="donate_a_car.htm"><img src="images/cardonatemore.jpg" width="162" height="140" border="0" alt="Car Donation"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"> <table width="98%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="right" height="75"> <tr> <td height="37" align="center"> <font face="verdana" size="4" color="#FFFFFF">Car Donations</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td height="19" align="center"><font color="#FAFAFA" size="4">Donate Your Auto Now!</font></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table width="759" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"> <tr> <td><img src="images/bottomline.jpg" width="759" height="5"></td> </tr> </table> <br> <table width="760" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"> <tr> <td> <div align="right"><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="1">Copyright &copy; 2004 Special Kids Fund</font></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td height="1" bgcolor="#000000"></td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> </tr> </table> <map name="Map"> <area shape="rect" coords="49,18,198,40" href="charity@checkout_intro.htm"> <area shape="rect" coords="211,18,358,40" href="about.htm"> <area shape="rect" coords="372,18,519,40" href="comments.htm"> </map> </body> </html>