In Arkansas, the IRS rule is simple: your vehicle must be picked up by December 31 for you to claim a car-donation tax deduction for this year. With Arkansas Auto Bridge, that means if you call or submit our 2-minute form by December 27–28, we can virtually always lock in a December 31 pickup slot in most metro areas. We schedule Monday–Saturday, all year, including Christmas week, with same-day or next-day pickups in many parts of Arkansas when you contact us before early afternoon on weekdays.
We work locally across Arkansas—from Little Rock, North Little Rock, Conway, and Benton–Bryant, to Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, Bentonville, Jonesboro, Hot Springs, Pine Bluff, and beyond. Your car does not need to run, and there’s no inspection, emissions test, or repairs required. Just have a signed Arkansas title ready, answer a few quick questions, and we handle the rest—including the free tow and your written tax receipt. Proceeds from your vehicle support Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) helping people who are blind or visually impaired. If you want this year’s deduction, now is the time to schedule your pickup and secure your spot on the calendar.
Your year-end donation timeline
1. Start in 2 minutes online or by phone
2 minutesFrom anywhere in Arkansas—Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Jonesboro—complete our short online form or call. In about two minutes, we’ll collect basic info about your vehicle, your Arkansas location, and your best contact details to start the donation.
2. Lock in a pickup date before Dec 31
5 minutesOur team confirms your preferred pickup window, often same-day or next-day in metro areas when you contact us before early afternoon. Call by December 27–28 to practically guarantee a December 31 slot for this tax year in most Arkansas locations.
3. Prepare your signed Arkansas title
5–10 minutesTo meet IRS rules, you’ll sign your Arkansas vehicle title before or at pickup. We’ll walk you through where to sign. No registration, inspection, or repairs are required—non-running and high-mileage vehicles are welcome across Arkansas.
4. Free towing anywhere in Arkansas
30–60 minutes at pickupOur professional towing partner arrives at your Arkansas address—home, work, or a repair shop—Monday through Saturday, including Christmas week. They handle all loading and paperwork confirmation. You pay nothing for the tow, regardless of your car’s condition.
5. Receive your tax receipt and claim your deduction
Within 30 days of saleAfter your donated vehicle is sold, Arkansas Auto Bridge sends you the required IRS acknowledgment. For qualifying donations, you use Form 1098-C and Schedule A to claim your deduction for this tax year, as long as the pickup happened by December 31.
Year-end tax deduction facts
Dec 31 controls your tax year
For car donations, the IRS goes by the date your vehicle is actually transferred, not when you first call. If your Arkansas pickup is completed by December 31, it generally counts as a deduction for that tax year.
Form 1098-C for larger deductions
If your donated vehicle sells for more than the IRS reporting threshold, you’ll receive IRS Form 1098-C from Heritage for the Blind. You attach it to your return when itemizing to document the deduction properly.
Deduction equals sale price in most cases
In most situations, your allowable deduction is the amount the charity actually receives from selling your vehicle, not the Kelley Blue Book value. Your receipt will clearly state this sale amount for your tax records.
Schedule A is required to deduct
To claim a car-donation tax deduction, you must itemize deductions using Schedule A instead of taking the standard deduction. Consult your tax advisor or preparer to see whether itemizing makes sense for your specific situation.
30-day written acknowledgment
After your car is sold, Heritage for the Blind sends you a written acknowledgment, typically within 30 days of the sale. Keep this document with your Arkansas tax files in case the IRS requests proof of your charitable vehicle donation.