Please use this list as a guide for our February 20, 2023 hours in observance of the President’s Day Holiday.
For questions or additional information please call our front desk team at 757-858-8011 or email them at Info@egglestonservices.org
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Thinking about donating your car, but unsure how it impacts your taxes? You’re not alone. Navigating car donation tax deductions can seem confusing, but understanding the basics can help you maximize your benefits and avoid common pitfalls. In this guide, we’ll answer the most frequently asked questions about car donation tax deductions—covering everything from non-running vehicles to deduction limits—so you can donate with confidence and make the most of your charitable contribution.
A tax deduction is an amount you can subtract from your taxable income when you file your annual return.
Giving to charity is one way to get a federal tax deduction, but you’ll have to itemize your deductions instead of taking the standard deduction, an option that’s available to far fewer people than it was before the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which doubled the standard deduction and limited some popular itemized deductions.
You can donate a host of items to qualified charitable, educational, or religious organizations and get a tax deduction, including your vehicle, whether it’s in working condition or not.
The amount you can deduct for a car donation depends on the value of the car and what the charity does with it.
The car you donate must be “manufactured primarily for use on public streets, roads, and highways,” according to the IRS. It doesn’t have to be in working condition, but it does need to have value. And again, you can’t claim the car donation tax deduction unless you itemize.
If you’re donating a car to charity to get a tax deduction, you’ll need a detailed receipt from the organization.
The details you need in writing depend on the size of the tax deduction and whether the car was sold by the charity after you donated it. For deductions greater than $500, additional details are required.
In general, the receipt should state:
Upon selling your vehicle, your donation amount depends on the selling price.
Use valuation tools like Kelley Blue Book or NADA Guides to estimate the fair market value of your vehicle.
| See IRS Publication 4303 – A Donor’s Guide to Vehicle Donation for more details. |
There is paperwork required to ensure your car donation is, in fact, tax-deductible.
Note that your total itemized deductions must exceed the standard vehicle donation tax deduction that aligns with your filing status. Furthermore, be mindful that itemized deductions include home mortgage interest, state/local taxes, out-of-pocket medical expenses, charitable deductions, etc.
Consider speaking with your tax advisor before donating to see if itemizing makes sense.
When an Eggleston tow driver picks up your car, they’ll leave you a “Thank You” card, and you will receive a “Thank You” letter in the mail. Once the vehicle is sold, we’ll issue a settlement letter. We’ll also ensure you receive an IRS 1098-C form before January 31st of the following year to confirm the sale price and date.
While receiving your tax deduction of up to $500 does require a little bit of paperwork, the act of donating is considerably more straightforward.
To that point, you only need a valid title for your car or truck.
If you’re missing a valid car title, you may need to ensure you’ve paid off the entirety of your car loan, or you can request a duplicate title from the DMV.
This requirement isn’t complex, but it is ironclad. We cannot accept a car donation without the car title due to the various legal issues it would raise.
If you want to be able to deduct your car donation, consider donating your vehicle in a year when your other itemized deductions — such as other charitable contributions or state and local taxes — are high enough to eclipse your standard deduction.
For donations of any value, you should keep a record of the name and address of the charity, date and location of the donation, description of the car, and written acknowledgement from the charity.
It is best to keep all paperwork and receipts involved in the donation for at least five years, or longer if it’s a high-value contribution.
Written acknowledgements of the donation, and the subsequent sale if applicable, are required to be attached and submitted with your tax return when claiming a deduction of more than $500.
For deductions between $250 and $500, you should obtain a written acknowledgment for your records, but you don’t need to attach it to your return.
To claim a tax deduction for your car donation that’s between $501 and $5,000, you need to complete Section A on tax form 8283 (Noncash Charitable Contributions).
If the deduction exceeds $5,000, you also need to complete Section B on the same form.
Research is crucial to finding legitimate charities for your tax-deductible car donation.
However, figuring out the best place to donate can be difficult. The internet is a vast information highway. You can feel weighed down by the abundant options.
So, how do you sort the wheat from the chaff, so to speak? What separates a cause you can get behind and believe in from one that doesn’t quite hit home? These are challenging questions since charity is innately good, and choosing one over the other can seem like a guessing game.
We suggest first thinking about what you’re donating. In this case, it’s your car. Therefore, it would make sense to be more specific instead of broad and work with legitimate car donation charities in the automotive sector.
For example, say you’re donating a car in Norfolk, or in nearby communities such as Virginia Beach or Chesapeake, and want your gift to stay local. Eggleston is an easy and rewarding way to make the most of a vehicle you don’t need anymore.
| Ensure the charity is an IRS-qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit before donating. You can verify a nonprofit’s eligibility using the IRS Tax-Exempt Organization Search. |
Keeping local with your donation, like choosing Eggleston in Virginia, is often more manageable than other, more generalized charities.
By staying local, you often don’t need to deal with outside agencies that make the process less impactful to the community. Thus, no commission or percentages are doled out. Instead, your donation goes directly to the cause – Eggleston.
Additionally, the vehicle is auctioned locally, ensuring that local bidders benefit. Every dollar yielded from the eventual sale helps fulfill Eggleston’s long-standing mission.
| Did You Know? The Eggleston Auto Center provides job training for people with disabilities through donated vehicle repairs and detailing. |
When you donate your car to Eggleston, we’ll accept it, whether running or non-operational.
From there, people with disabilities in our community benefit from jobs repairing, detailing, and preparing their vehicles for auction.
This process offers these hard-working, eager individuals additional job experience and hands-on education they otherwise wouldn’t receive. Moreover, they’ll develop the necessary collaborative and people skills to improve workplace relationships and customer interactions.
Helping develop our team means you’re contributing significantly to the local workforce. The knowledge and experience our team members gain from your donated vehicle could be a jumping-off point to a successful, long-lasting career that previously wasn’t possible.
Is your soon-to-be donated vehicle inoperable? If so, Eggleston will schedule a tow with you if you’re from Hampton Roads and outlying communities.
You can also drop your donated vehicle off at our Auto Center:
3525 N. Military Highway, Norfolk, VA, 23518
Determine eligibility by giving us a call at 757-963-8393.
1. Can I donate a car that doesn’t run?
Yes! Eggleston accepts both working and non-working vehicles. If it doesn’t run, we’ll arrange for a free tow.
2. Is my donation eligible for a tax deduction?
Yes, as long as you donate to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit like Eggleston and itemize deductions on your taxes.
3. What happens if my car sells for less than $500?
If your car is sold for less than $500, your deduction is the car’s fair market value on the donation date, capped at $500.
4. When will I receive my tax documents?
Eggleston will mail IRS Form 1098-C by January 31st of the following year.
| Donate Your Car Today. Learn about our car donation process here. |
Eggleston is proud of our car donation program. We’re dedicated to helping people with disabilities in our community develop necessary life skills that help them thrive and flourish.
Beyond the feel-good benefits of knowing you’re doing the right thing, you don’t need to go through the hassle of selling your car after donating it to us. Whether your vehicle is barely functioning, not functioning at all, or just in the way, we’ll take it off your hands and auction it off—simple as that.
Whether you’re located in Virginia Beach, Hampton, Portsmouth, or Chesapeake, Eggleston’s tax-deductible car donation makes it easy to donate your car locally and support a powerful mission. Our vehicle donation services are tailored to each community we serve, helping your generous gift stay close to home and make a real impact.
Please use this list as a guide for our December 23 – 26, 2022 hours in observance of the Christmas Holiday.
For questions or additional information please call our front desk team at 757-858-8011 or email them at Info@egglestonservices.org
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Stock up on all your favorite fruits and veggies at Eggleston’s farmers market and start planting for fall with help from our garden center.
This summer, Eggleston introduced the newest business endeavor—a farmers market. Our farmers market is open year-round and conveniently located next to our garden center at the intersection of 38th Street and Granby Street in Norfolk. Our farmers market carries seasonal fruits, vegetables, produce, and artisan products. Our select artisan products include pasta, soaps, jams, honey, spices, and more.
This fall, we are offering a plethora of autumnal fruits and vegetables. Remember, we continue this service year-round! Stock up on all the best that fall has to offer, such as:
After picking up some local produce, it’s time to get cooking. Fall is the time to cozy up with a warm mug of apple cider, sit around a fire, and enjoy a hearty meal made with filling veggies.
Enjoy it all in your gorgeously decorated outdoor area provided with help from our garden center.
The Eggleston Garden center is your one-stop shop for your lawn and garden needs. Located next to the farmers market, our garden center offers house and bedding plants, hanging baskets, herbs, gardening supplies, grass seed, mulch, and accessories. We also offer unique garden decor for your deck and patio space.
Love to garden? Or interested in beginning a garden? Our garden center has all the supplies you need to start off strong this fall.
At Eggleston, every piece of produce, every plant, and every available artisan good purchase goes towards our greater purpose—helping adults with disabilities. In addition, we have partnered with local and regional farms to provide customers with local produce options that fit their needs.
The farmers market and garden center not only raise funds to help support Eggleston’s various programs, they also support our mission by creating job opportunities for adults with disabilities.
Come out and support Eggleston at our garden center or farmers market. We are open 9 AM to 7 PM Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9 AM to 5 PM on Sundays, and closed on Mondays.
Please use this list as a guide for our November 24 and 25, 2022 hours in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
For questions or additional information please call our front desk team at 757-858-8011 or email them at Info@egglestonservices.org
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Eggleston’s Warrior Bridge is a unique program that assists many veterans who have diagnosed and undiagnosed disabilities connect to resources, support, and employment. Many Veterans leave their careers with mental health issues, medical issues, PTSD, and as a result, may face transportation issues, substance abuse problems, and homelessness. Eggleston’s program helps Veterans by creating a bridge between resources and employment. The program may even help a Veteran obtain a disability diagnosis.
Eggleston’s Veterans Services Manager, Tim Giles works one-on-one with each veteran to link services and identify the ideal employment scenario.
“We are proud to serve those who have served. Unfortunately, there are Veterans, especially those who served before September 11, 2001, that may have a series of hardships and fall through the cracks because they aren’t aware of the benefits available to them. I take great pride as a Veteran myself in helping these individuals,” said Tim.
Eggleston’s Warrior Bridge program is proud to partner with Bank of America and Virginia Natural Gas. Their generous support allows Eggleston to continue providing these services for those who have served our great country.
In 2007, Patrick was a Navy Chief on active duty with 19.5 years of service when he suffered a heart attack and an acquired brain injury. Patrick was then referred to Eggleston’s Brain Injury Services clubhouse program, Beacon House. At Beacon House, Patrick started to rebuild his life and relearn motor and life skills that were lost during the brain injury. He began managing his own finances again and was even able to regain his driver’s license. Beacon House then referred Patrick to Warrior Bridge for help finding employment and for help filing his VA disability claim. After working with Warrior Bridge, Patrick was hired at Chesapeake Square Mall in 2018. In 2020, Patrick contacted the Warrior Bridge program again for help finding employment. The Warrior Bridge program helped Patrick get hired in Eggleston’s Business Services Division, working on refurbishing remote controls for Cox Communications.
Not only does this program assist 100+ veterans with disabilities each year, but Warrior Bridge stays with the Veterans for the long term. It is not uncommon for the program director to work with clients for several weeks, months, or sometimes years. By providing services over a long period, the program prioritizes the quality of services versus the number of services provided.
Eggleston is proud to recognize and celebrate Veterans Day and all the men and women (and their families) who have served and sacrificed for this country and our freedoms. Veterans day is celebrated on November 11th since it was on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month that the armistice between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect, essentially ending WWI. In honor of this holiday, the leadership team at Eggleston would like to recognize its employees who are veterans and their contributions that make Eggleston, the community, and the lives of the individuals we serve better.
Learn more about Eggleston’s services and ways you can support adults with disabilities across Hampton Roads. Your actions can make a big impact– make a donation, become an everyday hero, volunteer with us, or invite us to speak at your workplace.
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If you would like to learn more about the history of Veterans day please visit: History of Veterans Day
Please use this list as a guide for our November 11, 2022 hours in observance of the Veterans’ Day Holiday.
For questions or additional information please call our front desk team at 757-858-8011 or email them at Info@egglestonservices.org
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Eggleston’s Garden Center is seeking volunteers to help with its annual Christmas Tree sale. Due to the heavy volume of customers on Saturdays and Sundays, we need volunteers to help show and sell Christmas trees and wreaths.
Volunteers will:
• Help customers with viewing trees and answer questions
• Carry the trees over to be cut, trimmed, and wrapped
• Assist with putting trees on top of vehicles
Shifts are 5 hours each and will take place outside (rain or shine), so please dress for the weather. Strong individuals are needed, and volunteers must be 14 years or older. Shifts are Saturdays and Sundays from November 19th-December 11th from 9 am-2 pm or 2 pm-7 pm
Click here to sign up.
Through Eggleston’s Summer Employment opportunities, local high school and college students were able to work as paid interns directly supporting the individuals Eggleston serves. Internships at Eggleston give students the chance to expand their ideas of what they might consider doing for schooling or a career. Here are some of their testimonials on what their summer internships entailed:
I’ve had a fantastic summer at Tanners Creek Day Program. It was one of the most incredible experiences I’ve ever had. Every day I wake up excited to go to work. I had a great time meeting all the individuals. Every day at Tanners Creek was a new adventure. I learned so much from the individuals about being patience and understanding. The individuals at Tanners Creek have helped me more than they know. Tanners Creek Day program staff are some of the funniest and friendliest people you could meet. They taught me that everyone is unique in their way, but we are all still special.
In my time here, I’ve learned plenty of domestic skills like proper sanitization to ensure Health and Safety. I’ve learned things I can use at home, like remaining calm in times of crisis. I’ve also learned proper documentation, which will truly help me in school. Eggleston’s Summer Employment helped advance my writing and work on my grammar and spelling. I’ve learned how to enable individuals with different needs by talking to them to provide the best support and asking them questions throughout the day to keep them on task and help them progress. In my time here, I have noticed everyone needs different things to be the best they can be. The most important thing I learned is that I love helping others, which makes me happy!
During the short period, I was granted the opportunity to work at Eggleston; I was blessed to have gotten the chance to experience as much as I did. Working here has allowed me to grow in the best possible way. I never had a specific path I wanted my career to follow, but working at Eggleston has made it crystal clear that I want to support people in any way I can. In this environment, I have learned so much from each individual I have been lucky to work with. Creating a bond with these individuals has been the highlight of my year. Being able to come to work and learn something new every day is one of the best things about working here. I come to work every day, never knowing what I will encounter that day. Some days we go out into the community and get the chance to work with a wide variety of people; other days, we engage in new activities amongst familiar faces.
Everyone is unique in their own way; getting to know them has been the light in my life. Working here has helped me grow and expand my friendships, think more positively in every situation I face, and see from others’ points of view. These qualities help me in school, home, life, and other work environments. Saying I am lucky to have been given this opportunity is an understatement. The lessons I have learned here will carry on with me forever, and I could not be more thankful for that. Everyone here at Eggleston has made the most significant impact on my life. They are the sweetest, most caring people I have ever met. They bring light to any situation and always know how to build people up. At Eggleston, everyone is seen as equals; this allows everyone to mesh together nicely. This also creates a very positive environment and allows everyone to speak kindly to one another. Overall, Eggleston Summer Employment has been one of the best decisions I have ever made and has taught me many valuable lessons I will carry with me wherever I go.
I consider myself to be extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to work at Eggleston. I’ve never had a particular profession in my mind for the future, but when a peer approached me with a proposition to work at Eggleston, it was like a gravitational pull I couldn’t oppose. Eggleston, in my experience, has strongly impacted my life for the better. Working here for the past two months has not only opened doors for me in the future but also aided me in the present. The people I work with, whom I can now consider my friends and mentors, have imparted priceless knowledge that has helped me develop into the person I have always aspired to be. The new environment, people, and opportunities provided by Eggleston enabled me to step outside of myself and view the world in a new way that was previously foreign to me. I can confidently state that working here was one of the best decisions I could have made for myself. I will continue to apply what I have learned here to better myself and the world around me.