Showing posts with label Charity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Charity. Show all posts

June 20, 2014

How Helpful Can Your $500 Car Be to Charity?

Assuming the old car that you donated to charity sold for $500. Under IRS regulations, you can claim the full market value as a tax deduction. Meanwhile, the charity to which you donated your car can use the money to support their cause. It may make you wonder, though, what can a registered nonprofit do with $500?

From a foreign currency's perspective, the number may not look much. However, given that the U.S. dollar is one of the most valuable currencies in the world, even $20 can already buy so much. Here's a rundown of how much impact $500 can have in supporting charities.