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How do I donate a vehicle? |
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There
are five easy steps to donate a vehicle to charity:
Step 1 Complete the Donation Form which will
provide us with all the information we need to progress your gift. It
is in this initial stage that you nominate your charity of choice.
Step 2 Once we receive your Donation Form, we
will respond within seven days to discuss what options we have available
to us and potentially organise a collection day and time suitable to you.
Step 3 When the carrier collects your vehicle,
he/she will provide you with a Collection Receipt. This form acknowledges
that we have collected the vehicle with your authority. You will be required
to sign this form as authority for us to complete the transaction.
Step 4 The donated item will be delivered to
the auction house for assessment along with the appropriate documentation
to enable the vehicle to be disposed of. Once the item is sold, your nominated
charity will advise you of the successful sale.
Step 5 In due course, which may be 28 days from
collection, your nominated charity will issue you with a Donation Receipt
for the amount of the sale. |
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What types of vehicles can be donated? |
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You
can donate just about any vehicle: automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, vans,
commercial vehicles, jet skis, snowmobiles, caravans, motor homes, buses,
trailers and boats. |
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Does the vehicle need to be in working condition? |
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No,
the vehicle does not need to be in working condition. We accept most vehicles
running or not, except where the value of the item is less than the cost
of towing. |
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Do I need to own the vehicle I wish to donate? |
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Yes,
you must have or be able to get clear title, meaning you own the vehicle.
Also, the vehicle must not be encumbered in anyway - there mustn’t
be any money owing on the item. Registered or unregistered? It is best
that you de-register the vehicle and/or remove the plates from the vehicle.
If you offer and we accept the vehicle in a registered condition you will
need to complete the relevant transfer documents, safety certificate,
etc available from your relevant State Transport Authority. |
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How do you determine the value of my donation? |
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Our
current method for disposing of vehicles is by auction through Dominion
Auctioneers. The value of you vehicle will be the amount it earns from
a completed sale/auction. In some cases the vehicle may only have wrecking
value. In this situation, if we choose to accept the donation, the value
will be the amount paid by the wreckers for the vehicle. |
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Is there any cost to me? |
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No,
there is not cost for making a vehicle donation through us. The cost of
towing and disposal of your vehicle is covered by the sale/auction price. |
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Is my donation tax deductible? |
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The
charities involved are non-profit corporations, so your donation should
be tax deductible. You will receive a formal letter and receipt from your
chosen charity for the actual price achieved at auction or sale. Our costs
are not taken from this receipted amount. For personal benefits and how
this suits your own position, we recommend you consult your tax advisor. |
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QUICK REFERENCE:
What does the ATO consider to be a gift?
For a donor to claim a tax deduction for a gift it must be truly a gift;
be made to a deductible gift recipient (DGR);
be a gift of money or property
that is covered by a gift type; and comply with any relevant gift conditions.
For deductions: claims are made in the tax return for the income year
in which the gift is made;
certain claims can be spread over a period
of up to five years; the amount that is deductible for the gift
is subject
to special rules; the claim cannot add to or create a tax loss; donors
need to keep records;
and there may be other income tax consequences (including
capital gains and decline in value).
Reference
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Where do you accept donations from? |
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We
accept donations from anywhere in Australia, although this is subject
to the availability and viability of getting the vehicle towed. |
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| 9.
What charities will benefit from my donation? |
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You
will have the opportunity to nominate a charity to benefit from your donation.
To see the list of charities currently accepting vehicle donations, please
visit our Partner Charities page. If your chosen
charity is not on the list but you think they may be interested in joining
the program, please ask them to contact the Business Development Manager
at the Cerebral Palsy League on (07) 3358 8088. |
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Can I contact someone for more information? |
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Yes,
you can contact the Business Development Manager at the Cerebral Palsy
League or a representative from your chosen charity. For
details, go to our Contact Us page. |
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