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Written Acknowledgment
Charity-issued confirmation of donation, required for any deduction.
What it means
IRS Publication 526 requires donors to obtain written acknowledgment from the charity for any donation worth $250 or more. For vehicles over $500, Form 1098-C serves as the acknowledgment. The acknowledgment must include: donor name, date of contribution, vehicle VIN, statement of whether goods/services were exchanged.
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60-second form, free pickup nationwide, IRS Form 1098-C after sale.