In Mississippi, the IRS deadline is firm: your vehicle must be picked up on or before December 31 for you to claim a deduction on this year’s taxes. With Magnolia Motors Gift, powered by Heritage for the Blind, that’s absolutely doable. We run pickups Monday through Saturday, all year in Jackson, Gulfport–Biloxi, Hattiesburg, Southaven, Olive Branch, and across the Delta. Call us or complete our 2‑minute form by about December 27 to comfortably guarantee a December 31 pickup slot in most metro areas. Same‑day or next‑day pickups are often available for weekday calls made before early afternoon.
Your car, truck, SUV, RV, or boat is towed free of charge, anywhere in Mississippi—from Madison, Ridgeland, and Brandon to Oxford, Tupelo, Meridian, and the Coast. Running or not, no inspection is needed. You just need a signed Mississippi title. Heritage for the Blind is a real 501(c)(3); you’ll receive a tax receipt for your donation, and proceeds help provide services for people who are blind or visually impaired. If you’re searching now because year‑end is close, lock in your spot today so you don’t miss the December 31 IRS cutoff.
Your year-end donation timeline
Start your donation in 2 minutes
2 minutesCall Magnolia Motors Gift or complete our simple online form in about two minutes. Tell us where the vehicle is in Mississippi—Jackson, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, or anywhere statewide—and share basic details. No smog check, photos, or repair estimates are required.
Choose your year‑end pickup window
5 minutesWe confirm your information and offer the earliest pickup slots available, often same‑day or next‑day for weekday calls before early afternoon. To safely hit the IRS deadline, schedule your tow no later than December 31, and contact us by December 27–28 to secure that spot.
Prepare your title and keys
10 minutesLocate your Mississippi title and sign it where we instruct; have the keys ready, if available. If you’re in areas like Madison, Clinton, Pascagoula, or Oxford, you don’t need to be present as long as the title is properly signed and the driver knows where to find the vehicle and documents.
Free pickup anywhere in Mississippi
15–30 minutesOur licensed towing partner meets your scheduled window, usually Monday–Saturday even during Christmas week. We tow your car free, running or not, from driveways, apartments, or shops—from the Pine Belt to the Coast and the Memphis suburbs in North Mississippi.
Receive your year‑end tax receipt
Within 30 days of saleHeritage for the Blind mails you a written acknowledgement and, when required, IRS Form 1098‑C within the timeframe the IRS requires, typically within 30 days of the vehicle’s sale. This documents your deduction for your federal return when you itemize on Schedule A.
Claim your deduction on this year’s taxes
Tax filing timeBecause your vehicle was picked up on or before December 31, your donation counts for this tax year. Share your receipt or Form 1098‑C with your tax preparer or keep it with your records when you claim the charitable deduction on your federal return.
Year-end tax deduction facts
December 31 controls the tax year
For IRS purposes, your car donation counts in the year the charity actually receives the vehicle. That means your pickup must be completed by December 31 for you to claim the deduction on this year’s federal tax return.
You’ll receive IRS Form 1098‑C when required
If your vehicle qualifies for reporting, Heritage for the Blind issues IRS Form 1098‑C. It shows key details like the vehicle identification and the gross proceeds from its sale, and it’s your official record to support your deduction.
Deduction is usually based on sale price
In most cases, the IRS lets you deduct the actual gross proceeds Heritage for the Blind receives when your car is sold. Your tax receipt or Form 1098‑C will list that amount so you and your tax preparer can use it accurately.
Itemizing on Schedule A is required
To claim a federal tax deduction for your Mississippi car donation, you must itemize deductions on Schedule A instead of taking the standard deduction. Your receipt documents the gift but doesn’t itself guarantee a larger refund.
30‑day receipt window after sale
Once your donated vehicle is sold, Heritage for the Blind sends your written acknowledgment, and when applicable Form 1098‑C, typically within 30 days of the sale date, keeping you within IRS documentation requirements for charitable vehicle gifts.