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The minimum we need to produce a valid Form 8283 substantiation report.

VIN

17-character vehicle identification number (no I / O / Q).

Date of donation

When the title transferred to the charity.Mileage at date of donation

Mileage reading on the vehicle on the date of donation.

Vehicle's home ZIP at date of donation

Used for ZIP-localized depreciation and comp search.State of donation

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Charity disposition

What the charity does with the vehicle determines whether you can claim FMV (this report) or are capped at the Form 1098-C sale-proceeds amount. The disclosure section of the report walks through the IRC §170(f)(12) framework.

What does the charity do with the vehicle?

Charity sells the vehicleStandard 'wholesale' donation. Form 1098-C will arrive with sale proceeds. Deduction usually capped at sale price.Charity uses the vehicleCharity drives or operates the vehicle in its program (Meals on Wheels, etc.). FMV claim allowed under §170(f)(12)(A)(ii).Not yet knownForm 1098-C hasn't been received. We default to FMV substantiation; the report's defensibility section explains the disclosure paths.

Condition and title

Self-reported by the donor. The methodology disclosure in the report references this.

Condition at date of donation

ExcellentLike new, no visible wearGoodTypical wear for the ageFairNeeds cosmetic or minor mechanical workPoorNon-running or major work requiredSalvageTotaled, non-repairable, or parts-only

Title status

CleanNo brands or salvage historyBrandedLemon, flood, hail, or other brandSalvageSalvage or rebuilt title