by Lindsay Morris, eHow editor
Turn your junk car into cash
If your old car is simply taking up driveway space, it's time to consider your options. Why not donate it to a worthwhile cause? eHow lays out the options and shows how you can drive off with extra cash after ditching that jalopy.
How to Donate Your CarDonating to charity is a relatively painless way to get rid of a car when you don't have the time to sell it or don't think you can get what it's worth. While not every car ...More |
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How to Donate Your Car to CharityIt's time to get rid of your old car. Donating your old car is a good way help a local charity. Charities such as Goodwill, Catholic Community Services, and Jewish Family ...More |
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How to Junk a CarGetting rid of an old broken down car can be as simple as donating it to a charity that accepts old vehicles, or you can junk it yourself and make some pocket money. Keep ...More |
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How to Donate a Car to the IRSYou can donate your car to any charity organization that is listed with the IRS as a legitimate organization in order to be able to claim the car off on your taxes. ...More |
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How to Get Rid of a Stripped CarDo you have a car from which you have harvested most of its parts for use on another vehicle? Perhaps you took out the engine and put it in another car, stripped the ...More |
How to Donate a Car with Parking TicketsDonating a vehicle to a charity organization can be a source of satisfaction. You not only help someone in need, but you can also claim a deduction on your income tax ...More |
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How to Gift a CarThere are many charitable organizations that have car donation programs. If you want to gift a car to a charity, you need to know how the process works. It’s ...More |
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How to Give Away a CarAfter years of work commutes and road trips, your car may need a few repairs and a little paint. You take the car to the dealer for repairs and find yourself looking at new ...More |
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How to Donate an Old CarDonating your old car can not only help someone else, but it can also be a tax deduction, which helps you as well. Finding out how to donate a car may seem hard to do but ...More |
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How to Donate a Non-Working CarPerhaps you have a car in your possession that has stopped running. It may not be worth it to you to get it fixed, but instead of letting it sit and rust, you can turn it ...More |
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How to Donate to a Good CauseWith so many worthy causes vying for your dollar, choose one or two that are near and dear to your heart. Has a loved one suffered from breast cancer? Are you a nature or ...More |
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How to Donate a Car to the Salvation ArmyDonating a car to charity can be a very rewarding thing, especially if it’s the Salvation Army. Besides getting a write-off on your taxes, you also get the ...More |
How to Donate a Car to Habitat for HumanityDonating a car to Habitat for Humanity is helpful to the charity as well as yourself on next year’s taxes. This charity uses donated cars to auction off to raise ...More |
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How to Donate a Car to the Society for the BlindThe Society for the Blind has been providing a full range of services to the blind and visually impaired in the Sacramento, Ca., area since 1954. The Society provides ...More |
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How to Donate a Car to the Purple Heart CharityThe Purple Heart Charity (officially the Military Order of the Purple Heart) is made up of military veterans who were wounded in the line of duty. Chartered by Congress ...More |
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How to Donate a Car to a Kidney FoundationThat old car or boat you plan to get rid of soon can help people suffering from chronic kidney disease. It can especially help those who need a kidney transplant. Through ...More |
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How to Donate a Car to the Rawhide Boys RanchDo you have a vehicle that still runs, but isn't worth enough as a trade-in to keep? Why not give it to Rawhide Boys Ranch so your old car (or boat, RV or industrial ...More |
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How to Donate a Car to GoodwillThat car you don't need can be helping someone in need. Your donation of a car to Goodwill makes a difference in the life of your community, and can result in tax ...More |
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How to Donate a Car for KidsThe realization has finally set in that all your spare old car is doing is taking up space that could be used for something else. The question now is what to do with the ...More |
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How to Donate Your Car to Charities for Disabled PeopleDonating your car to charity is a worthwhile alternative to selling your older vehicle to a private seller or trading it in at a car dealership. Most non-profit charities ...More |
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How to Donate a Car for Maximum Tax BenefitsAre you about to get rid of your used car? If so, why not donate it to a charitable organization instead of trading it in or just getting rid of it at the dump? This ...More |
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How to Donate a Car for a Tax DeductionDonating a car is a fantastic way to get a substantial tax deduction while also helping the charity of your choice. Any charitable donation can help to reduce your taxes ...More |
How to Get the Biggest Tax Deduction From a Car DonationYou're about to get a new automobile and instead of trading in your old one, you're thinking about other ways to dispose of it. Giving it to a charity is a terrific idea, ...More |
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How to Donate for a Tax Write-OffAny donation you make to a legally recognized charity is tax deductible, as long as it meets IRS standards. Follow these steps to claim a deduction that will pass an audit. ...More |
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How to Write Off Donations and Charity GiftsYou're a modern day Good Samaritan. You regularly donate clothes to the poor, stock up the food pantry, support local and foreign missions or give your used cell phones, ...More |
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How to Get Charitable Contribution Tax DeductionsTaxpayers who itemize their personal deductions can get a charitable contribution deduction of up to 50 percent of adjusted gross income (AGI) reported on line 37 of page ...More |
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How to Deduct Charitable ContributionsAmericans from all socioeconomic groups are among the most generous people in the world. Tax law allows a deduction for charitable donations if you can itemize deductions. ...More |
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