Understanding Business and Personal Law

Chapter 16: Owning a Vehicle

Service Learning

Donating Automobiles
If you plan to donate a car to charity, follow these simple tips:

• Be sure that you get a receipt from the charity for your car donation.
• Make sure the charity is eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
• Be sure to document the value of the car and keep records of it.

Activity: What other items can be donated to charity? With a partner, create a list of items that you could donate. Then research the places where you might donate the items.

Use this Web site to help with your research:
http://www.charitywatch.org/
(The Web site for the American Institute of Philanthropy)