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Step 1
Find a charity. There are hundreds of Orlando based charities that accept donated cars. For example, WMFE, (1-866-963-3288) Orlando's public broadcasting station, resells donated cars and receives 70% of the proceeds for programs. Donating a car helps keep quality public television and radio on the air. Online forms are on the WMFE website found in the resource section.
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Step 2
Consider donating the car to Forest Lake Academy, a private school in Orlando. Its car donation program raises money for books, classroom renovations, and supplies. Forest Lake works with a dealer that will tow away your junk car and sell it with a portion of the proceeds going to Forest Lake. Contact Forest Lake's car donation program at 407-598-5555 or through its website listed in the resources section.
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Step 3
Contact Habitat for Humanity's car donation service, at 1-877-277-4344. Habitat for Humanity allows donors to direct funds to their local Habitat affiliate. Funding from donated cars supports programs to provide housing for low-income families.
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Step 4
Find your title and fill it out. On the title, you are the seller and the charity is the buyer. The Florida Department of Highways and Motor Vehicles website has forms for duplicate titles.
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Step 5
Deliver the car to the charity or call for pickup. Remove the license plates and take them back to the Florida Department of Highways and Motor Vehicles. You cannot put the plates on another car unless you fill out a transfer form and pay a fee. Cancel your insurance on the donated car.
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Step 6
Keep a copy of the sales documents you receive from the charity. The I.R.S. limits deductions to the amount of the sale. Attach a copy of the sales receipt to your tax return.
