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Noncash Charitable Contribution
A donation of property (not cash) — vehicle donations fall in this category.
What it means
Noncash charitable contributions include vehicles, real estate, securities, household goods, and other property. Vehicle donations fall here. Reporting rules: total noncash gifts under $500 don't require Form 8283; $501-$5,000 use Section A; over $5,000 use Section B and require qualified appraisal (cars over $5,000 rare).
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60-second form, free pickup nationwide, IRS Form 1098-C after sale.