In New Hampshire, your car donation only counts for this tax year if it’s physically picked up on or before December 31. The IRS uses the pickup date as the official donation date—not the day you schedule, sign online, or mail your title. With WheelWise and Heritage for the Blind, you can complete our 2‑minute form or quick phone call, then our team arranges free towing Monday–Saturday to get your vehicle picked up before year‑end whenever possible. To be safe, we recommend you schedule at least 3–5 business days before December 31 so you don’t miss this year’s deduction.
WheelWise proudly serves donors throughout New Hampshire—from Manchester, Nashua, and Concord to Portsmouth, Dover, Keene, Laconia, and the Lakes Region. We pick up in the Seacoast, the Upper Valley, the Merrimack Valley, the Monadnock Region, and many rural areas, often right from your driveway in places like Bedford, Goffstown, Salem, Rochester, and Derry. Your non‑running car, truck, SUV, or van is welcome—no inspections or repairs needed. Proceeds from your donated vehicle support Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) helping people who are blind or visually impaired. Donate locally, meet the IRS deadline, and help a meaningful cause all at once.
Your year-end donation timeline
Start your donation in under 2 minutes
2 minutesComplete the fast online form or call WheelWise with your New Hampshire vehicle details and contact info. Have your title handy if possible. This doesn’t set the IRS date yet, but it gets your pickup into the system before year‑end.
Choose your preferred pickup window
5 minutesOur team contacts you to schedule a free tow, Monday–Saturday, in most New Hampshire areas. To qualify for this tax year, request a pickup date on or before December 31 and avoid last‑minute slots by calling 3–5 business days ahead.
Prepare the vehicle for tow day
10-15 minutesRemove personal items, take off your E-ZPass/parking tags, and clear the glove box. In most of New Hampshire, you can leave the keys and signed title for the tow driver if you can’t be there. Non‑running vehicles are fine—just make sure we can access it.
Vehicle is picked up – your IRS date is locked
15-30 minutesOn pickup day, the tow driver completes the paperwork and attaches the vehicle. The pickup date is your official IRS donation date. As long as your car is removed on or before December 31, it counts for that tax year’s deduction.
Receive your tax acknowledgment by mail
Varies after saleAfter your vehicle is sold, Heritage for the Blind mails your written acknowledgment (and IRS Form 1098‑C if your deduction is over $500). Even if the letter arrives later, your deduction year is the year the vehicle was picked up in New Hampshire.
Year-end tax deduction facts
IRS uses pickup date, not scheduling date
For vehicles, the IRS counts the donation on the date your car is actually picked up, not when you submit the form or call. To claim this tax year, your New Hampshire pickup must occur on or before December 31.
Form 1098-C for vehicles over $500
If your donated vehicle sells for more than $500, Heritage for the Blind provides IRS Form 1098‑C. This shows the gross sale price, which is usually the maximum amount you can claim as a charitable deduction.
Deduction usually equals sale price
In most cases, the deductible amount for a car donation is the price Heritage for the Blind receives when your vehicle is sold. This sale amount will appear on your acknowledgment letter and, if applicable, on Form 1098‑C.
Written acknowledgment typically within 30 days of sale
The IRS requires that your charity send a written acknowledgment within 30 days of the vehicle’s sale. WheelWise and Heritage for the Blind mail this to you after your car sells, but the deduction year is based on the earlier pickup date.
You must itemize on Schedule A
To use your car donation as a tax deduction, you need to itemize deductions on Schedule A instead of taking the standard deduction. Always confirm with a tax professional whether itemizing makes sense for your situation.