What do I do with my license plates if I donate a car in NC? North Carolina

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Donate a Car in North Carolina

In NC, you should remove the license plates from cars before donating the vehicles. You may use the license plate on another new or used car, or take it back to the DMV license plate office. Just be sure to not leave it on a car donation.

Most charities will pick up the car for you, even if the used car doesn’t run.  Used cars are then auctioned, sold for scrap, or used to help run the charity.

To find a charity to donate car, you can either ask your favorite charity if they accept car donations or find a 501(c)(3) classified organization.

Tax Deductions and Car Donation

A vehicle donation is tax deductible if you itemize all your deductions. You are allowed to deduct either:

  • The amount for which the car was sold. Ask the charity for this receipt after the auction.
  • The amount the car was worth, up to $500.
If you have questions, the IRS has a donate car guide on its website, or you can ask an accountant.

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