• What can I donate?
  WKNO-TV accepts cars, trucks and recreational vehicles. When you make an automobile donation your vehicle is resold at auction and the proceeds of the sale go to the WKNO-TV. Most vehicles are accepted except those that are heavily damaged or incomplete. The Kiss It Goodbye Car donation program accepts automobile donations in the WKNO-TV viewing area which includes West Tennessee, Eastern Arkansas and North Mississippi.

• Are car donations tax-deductible?
  Yes, your donation qualifies as a charitable deduction on your federal income tax return, because WKNO-TV is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

• How do I donate a car?
  Call 1-877-308-2408
  Have ready:
  • the title to your vehicle
  • location of your vehicle
  • general condition of your car
  This information assists the tow company in scheduling appropriate towing arrangements.

• My car does not run. Can I still donate it?
  The location and condition of your car determine whether it can be accepted for resale.

• Will you pick up my car?
  WKNO-TV will send a tow truck to pick up your vehicle. The towing company will need:
  • the vehicle keys
  • the title to your vehicle must be in your name
  • your signature authorizing the tow
  A tow receipt will be given to you by the driver — verifying that your vehicle was received on behalf of WKNO-TV.

• How do I determine the value of my vehicle?
  The IRS allows you to take a charitable tax deduction on your federal income tax form for the fair market value of your donated vehicle. The condition of your vehicle affects the fair market value. These rules are in effect until December 31, 2004.
  
  
• Effective January 1, 2005, the IRS is changing the guidelines for vehicle donations. If the claimed value of the donated motor vehicle, boat or plane exceeds $500 and the item is sold by the charitable organization, the taxpayer is limited to the gross proceeds from the sale. The charitable organization must provide an acknowledgement to the donor within 30 days of the sale stating the amount of gross proceeds.

• How to determine the value of your donation (Effective until December 31, 2004)
  "Noncash Charitable Contributions"
  If the fair market value of the vehicle is $500 or greater you must file the IRS form 8283 with your tax return. Access the form on the IRS Forms site. If it is worth more than $5000, you will need to have the vehicle appraised prior to donation.

To donate a car or for more information, call
Vehicles For Charity
1-877-308-2408