If your vehicle is picked up on or before December 31, the IRS counts your car donation toward this year’s taxes—even if the sale happens next year. With Great Plains Autos and Heritage for the Blind, you can start in two minutes, get a callback within hours on weekdays, and usually schedule a free tow in Nebraska for the same day or next business day. The physical pickup date is your donation date for IRS purposes, and you’ll receive your written acknowledgment and Form 1098‑C within 30 days of sale.
We know year‑end in Nebraska is busy—and often icy. That’s why our process is built for speed across Omaha (Dundee, Millard, Benson, South Omaha), Lincoln (Haymarket, Havelock, Air Park), and communities like Bellevue, Papillion, Fremont, Grand Island, Kearney, Norfolk, North Platte, Scottsbluff, and more. Your car doesn’t need to run, pass inspection, or have current registration. You simply complete the quick form or call, answer a few questions, hand over the title at the tow truck, and we handle the rest. Your donation supports Heritage for the Blind’s services for people who are blind or visually impaired—while you secure a tax deduction for this year.
Your year-end donation timeline
Start your donation in 2 minutes
2 minutesComplete the simple online form or call Great Plains Autos on behalf of Heritage for the Blind. Share your contact info, vehicle details, and where it’s located in Nebraska. It truly takes about two minutes, and this is all you need to do to get the process moving today.
Get a fast scheduling callback
Within 1–2 business hours on weekdaysA donation coordinator calls you back, usually within 1–2 business hours on weekdays, to confirm details and set up your free tow. You choose the earliest convenient date and time so the pickup can be locked in before the December 31 IRS deadline.
Free tow truck pickup at your address
Same day or next business day in most metro areasA licensed tow truck meets you at your home, work, or storage lot—whether you’re in Omaha, Lincoln, or another Nebraska community. In most metro areas, we can arrive the same day or next business day. The physical pickup date is the official IRS donation date.
Sign the title and finalize donation
5–10 minutes at pickupAt pickup, you sign your Nebraska vehicle title over to Heritage for the Blind. The driver will guide you through where to sign. Your car does not need to run, pass an inspection, or have current registration. Once the tow truck leaves, your donation date is locked in.
Vehicle sale and tax receipt mailed
Receipt mailed within 30 days of saleYour vehicle is transported, processed, and sold. Heritage for the Blind will mail you a written acknowledgment and, when required, IRS Form 1098‑C within 30 days of the sale. You’ll use this documentation to claim your deduction when you file your federal return.
Year-end tax deduction facts
Dec 31 pickup = this year’s deduction
For IRS purposes, your car donation date is the day the vehicle is picked up, not the day it’s sold. If Great Plains Autos arranges pickup on or before December 31, you can claim the deduction for this tax year.
Form 1098‑C documents your deduction
When Heritage for the Blind sells your vehicle, they issue Form 1098‑C or a written acknowledgment within 30 days of the sale. This shows the gross sale price and is your official proof for the IRS of your charitable car donation.
You must itemize on Schedule A
To use your car donation as a tax deduction, you need to itemize deductions on Schedule A of your federal return instead of taking the standard deduction. Talk with a tax advisor to confirm what’s best for your situation.
Deduction amount tied to sale price
In most cases, your deduction equals the amount Heritage for the Blind receives when your vehicle is sold, not its blue book estimate. The sale price is clearly shown on Form 1098‑C, which you keep with your tax records.
30‑day written acknowledgment rule
IRS rules require that the charity send your written acknowledgment within 30 days after the vehicle is sold. Heritage for the Blind mails this promptly so you have what you need for your Nebraska and federal tax filings.