If your vehicle is picked up on or before December 31, the IRS treats that pickup date as your donation date for this tax year. With Tulsa Auto Bridge, the fastest path is simple: submit our 2-minute online form or call our Heritage for the Blind partner, get a quick callback to schedule your tow, and choose the earliest open slot that fits your schedule. As long as your free pickup happens by December 31, your deduction applies to this year—even if the vehicle sells later.
We serve donors all across Tulsa Metro, from Midtown, Brookside, and Riverside to Broken Arrow, Owasso, Bixby, Jenks, Sand Springs, and beyond. Your car doesn’t need to run, pass inspection, or have current registration. A licensed towing partner meets you at your home, office, or shop, helps you sign over the title, and hauls the vehicle away at no cost. Proceeds from your donated vehicle support Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) organization helping people who are blind or visually impaired. You get a tax receipt; they get critical support. You’re a few minutes from being done—start now, before year-end pickup slots fill up.
Your year-end donation timeline
Start the 2-minute form or call from Tulsa
2 minutesTell us about your vehicle and where it’s located in Tulsa Metro—whether you’re in downtown, South Tulsa, Broken Arrow, or Owasso. The online form takes about two minutes, or you can call Heritage for the Blind directly to start. This step captures everything needed to schedule your free tow.
Get a fast callback to lock in your pickup date
Within 1–2 business hoursOn weekdays, a donation coordinator calls you back—usually within 1–2 hours—to confirm details and offer the earliest available tow times. This is when you choose a pickup slot on or before December 31 so your donation is counted for this tax year.
Free licensed tow arrives at your Tulsa address
Same-day or next business day in most metro areasA professional, licensed tow truck meets you at your chosen location—home in Midtown, an apartment in Jenks, or a shop in East Tulsa. In most metro locations, we can arrange same-day or next-business-day pickup, especially when you contact us early in December.
Sign the title at pickup to complete your donation
5–10 minutes at the truckAt pickup, you hand over the keys (if you have them) and sign the title with the driver. They’ll walk you through where to sign for Oklahoma title transfer. Once the tow truck leaves with your vehicle on or before December 31, your IRS donation date is locked in for this year.
Vehicle sale and tax receipt mailed to you
Within 30 days of saleYour vehicle is transported, processed, and sold. Heritage for the Blind mails you IRS Form 1098-C or a written acknowledgment within 30 days of the sale, showing the gross proceeds, so you can claim the appropriate deduction when you file your return.
Year-end tax deduction facts
Dec 31 pickup sets this year’s donation date
For IRS purposes, the donation date is when ownership is transferred—effectively, when the vehicle is picked up and your title is signed over. If the tow happens by December 31, you can claim the deduction for the current tax year.
Form 1098-C documents your car donation
After your vehicle is sold, Heritage for the Blind issues IRS Form 1098-C or a similar written acknowledgment. This shows key details like sale date and gross proceeds. You’ll need this documentation for your records if you itemize your deduction.
Deduction is generally based on sale price
In most cases, your allowable deduction equals the vehicle’s gross sale price shown on Form 1098-C, not a book value. There are limited exceptions if the charity uses the vehicle directly, but most donated cars are sold to support the charity’s work.
You must itemize on Schedule A to deduct
To claim a car donation, you need to itemize deductions on Schedule A instead of taking the standard deduction. If you’re unsure which option is better for you, consult a tax professional about how your Tulsa car donation may affect your specific return.
30-day window for your tax acknowledgment
Heritage for the Blind mails your Form 1098-C or acknowledgment within 30 days after the vehicle is sold. You don’t need the form in hand by December 31; you only need your pickup completed by then for the deduction to apply to the current tax year.