How to search car donation program to confirm that legitimate

will "proceed with caution" is what to do IRS Commissioner Mark W. Everson people when they are considering donating a vehicle to charity.

donations of vehicles may increase a substantial amount of money for charity. The GAO (General Accounting Office) estimates that in 2000 U.S. $ 733 000 individual tax returns reported only a deduction for a donation vehicle donation with a value of approximately $ 2500000000th

And 'the will of many people to donateand the promise of billions ripe for the adoption of guests that makes the idea of the car donation scams attract criminals looking for easy. There are many places to go and kind-hearted donors to do research to avoid becoming a victim of a fraud artist.

Publication 78 is an annual, cumulative list of most organizations, are qualified to receive deductible contributions. You can find the
The publication on the Internet or in many public libraries. If youCan not find one of these places you can call the IRS tax exemption / state services
at 1-877-829-5500. Note that some religious authorities and State are not required to apply for exemption to be eligible for 501 (3) 3 status. To
Organizations like those, you should consult other sources to verify its legitimacy.

IRS Publication 526 and IRS Publication
561 regulations will help you determine the rules andrelating to vehicle donations. The rules and regulations for the presentation of the vehicle
deductions for donations can be complicated and to know everything possible in advance to avoid being scammed.

The accusation
General's Office or the Secretary of State Office keeps records, state officials are charity, how long a charity organization in existence, and
the share of revenue the charity spends on its charitable programs for thePercentage spent on administrative costs. Here is a list of the Prosecutor
General naag.org online. For example, in Minnesota, the Office of the Attorney General has a division charity. The contact information for this office, Office
Attorney General Charities Division 1200 Bremer Tower, St. Paul, MN 55101-2130, Tel: 651-296-9412.

The State Charity Official Gazette
Additionally, under the control of the legitimacy of a charity to support. These officials arePart of a larger group called National Association of State Charity
Employees. A list of state charity officials to visit or nasconet.org online from your state Attorney General Office.

The BBB
Wise Giving Alliance is a member of the Better Business Bureau. They provide and contribute to the revision of the legal charity. You can find us on (703) 276-0100 or visit
Contact online at bbb.org / Charity

Your local Better Business Bureauhelp charities review. It can be
online at consumeraction.gov.

The Federal Trade Commission helps to maintain a database called Consumer Sentinel Network.
This database keeps track of some questionable charities. You can use the FTC, or by telephone at 1-877-FTC-HELP or go on its website
ftc.gov / charity fraud.

The U.S. Department of Defense has information on charitable organizations withMilitary Relief Society.
You can set these charities affiliated militaryhomefront.dod.mil search

The Charity Navigator is an independent non-profit organization
Councillors, the information is up more than 5,400 of the largest charities in America. They can be reached by calling (201) 818-1288 or log on its website
charitynavigator.org.

The American Institute of Philanthropy is a nationally recognized service under supervision of a charity
Chicago, IL.They provide valuable information on how to inform a report every three years "Charity Rating Guide." She can be reached or online at charitywatchdog.org
by calling (773) 529-2300.


GuideStar maintains a database of 1.8 million IRS-recognized. The organization was founded with the double
Promote transparency and non-profit serves as a storehouse of information. You can call (757) 229-4631 or access their website guidestar.org
In summary, ifcharity car or vehicle donations Considering remember the old adage "Fools Rush In Wise tread fear." When you do your research in
Advance, there is less chance that you have recovered.