Keep a thorough paper trail. If your donation is
worth more than $500, you’ll have to attach IRS Form 8283 to your tax
return.
If it’s worth more than $5,000, your documentation must include
an outside appraisal.
You’ll also need proof of the donation used car, such as a
receipt from the charity and a copy of the title change.
Be detail-oriented. This paper trail may seem
cumbersome, but think about it: This may be one of the biggest
charitable donations you ever make.
By taking the time to dot the i’s,
you can make sure that the charity gets the most benefit and you get the
biggest possible deduction.
