In Missouri, the IRS is crystal clear: to claim your car donation on this year’s taxes, your vehicle must be picked up by December 31 and your title signed over by then. With Revive Ride, supporting Heritage for the Blind, you can donate in just a quick phone call or 2-minute online form. We run Monday–Saturday pickups all through December, including Christmas week, with same-day or next-day service in most metro areas when you call before early afternoon. To guarantee a December 31 pickup slot, contact us by December 27–28. Towing is always free, and we accept most vehicles whether they run or not.
We’re ready for you across Missouri—from Kansas City neighborhoods like Waldo and Brookside to St. Louis areas like Kirkwood, Florissant, and South County, plus Springfield, Columbia, Independence, St. Joseph, Lee’s Summit, Jefferson City, and Cape Girardeau. No emissions test, photos, or repairs are needed. Just have your signed Missouri title ready, clear your personal items, and we’ll handle the rest. Donate your car, truck, SUV, or van now, support vital services for people who are blind or visually impaired through Heritage for the Blind, and lock in your Missouri year-end tax deduction before the December 31 deadline.
Your year-end donation timeline
Start your donation in 2 minutes
2 minutesCall Revive Ride or complete our secure online form in about 2 minutes. Share your contact details, location in Missouri, and basic vehicle info. Tell us you’re donating for this tax year so we prioritize a pre–December 31 pickup window for you.
Pick your year-end pickup day
2 minutesWe’ll check our Missouri towing schedule—Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield, Columbia, and beyond. In most metro areas we can offer same-day or next-day pickups on weekday calls before early afternoon. Contact us by Dec 27–28 to guarantee a Dec 31 slot.
Prepare your signed Missouri title
5-10 minutesBefore the truck arrives, sign your Missouri title exactly as instructed by our team. Remove license plates and personal items. Your donation only counts once title transfer and pickup are completed by December 31, so having the title ready keeps everything on track.
Free tow anywhere in Missouri
1 hour (varies)Our driver meets you at home, work, or a shop—whether you’re in Overland Park area suburbs like Blue Springs or St. Louis suburbs like Chesterfield and Arnold. Running or not, your vehicle is towed free. We complete the paperwork with you at pickup.
Get your tax receipt and lock in deduction
Within 30 days of saleHeritage for the Blind mails you the IRS-required acknowledgment, and for qualifying donations you receive Form 1098-C. Your tax deduction is generally based on the vehicle’s sale price, and because pickup was done by Dec 31, it applies to that tax year.
Year-end tax deduction facts
December 31 is the IRS cutoff
For car donations, the IRS looks at when the charity takes possession. If Revive Ride completes pickup and you sign over the title by December 31, your deduction is generally for that tax year. A January pickup counts for the following year instead.
Form 1098-C for larger donations
When your donated vehicle is sold, Heritage for the Blind provides the paperwork you need. For qualifying donations, that includes IRS Form 1098-C, showing the sale price used to calculate your deduction. Keep this with your tax records and return.
Deduction usually equals sale price
In most cases, your federal deduction equals the amount the charity actually receives from selling your vehicle, not its Blue Book estimate. Your 1098-C or acknowledgment letter will list that sale amount so you and your tax preparer can report it correctly.
You must itemize on Schedule A
To use a car donation as a federal tax deduction, you generally need to itemize deductions on Schedule A instead of taking the standard deduction. A tax professional can help you decide which approach gives you the best overall tax result.
30-day written acknowledgment rule
The charity typically sends you a written acknowledgment within about 30 days of the vehicle’s sale. This document is crucial for claiming your deduction and may serve as your 1098-C. Keep it with your other year-end Missouri tax paperwork.