Knowing the Industry

Corporate Giving | A Valentine for Canada

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Ask any of our team here at Donate a Car Canada: we have the best job in the country! For some companies, giving takes the shape of beautiful volunteerism and hearty donations. Invaluable! "Corporate giving," for us, is giving of self and time and heart. Continue reading "Corporate Giving | A Valentine for Canada" →

Thank You | Gratitude for $1.5 Million Charity Dollars in 2015

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We're bursting with "Thank you!" as we share the news that we've had our best donation year ever. With over 700 charities receiving through our program, we shared over one million dollars in gifts in 2015! Here are just a few of the things we want to thank you for as we close the books on the past year: Thank you for letting us help you clear your driveway of that quirky rust bucket. And for the privilege of sorting out a sale on that Beauty that is definitely not ready for the scrap heap. We love those auction-ready cars! Thanks for reminding the tow agent that he'll need to wear high boots to wade through all of the mud the ol' Ford has been sitting in for the past few years. Thank you for re-homing all of the squirrels that were living in your recycle-ready car. Continue reading "Thank You | Gratitude for $1.5 Million Charity Dollars in 2015" →

Big Change | Small Change | It All Adds Up

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As we point our hearts and minds toward a hopeful new year, we do it in the happy knowledge that we are all in this together. Big vehicle, or small vehicle, your sacrifice matters. Huge charity, or  growing charity, your gift helps. Big change re-sale dollars, standard scrap return, every dollar added makes a difference! Continue reading "Big Change | Small Change | It All Adds Up" →

’97 Dodge Ram Not Quite Scrap

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Pick N Pull The Dodge Ram was a member of the family. A trip to the local scrap yard just wasn’t an option when it came time to having the truck taken off the road. Yacht rails on the truck were our first clue that the donated ‘97 Dodge had stories to tell! Continue reading "’97 Dodge Ram Not Quite Scrap" →

The Metal Monster | How we Value Your Recycle Donation

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  Recycle“How much will I get for my car?” That’s the first thing we want to know when we’re considering letting go of our four-wheeled-wonder, right? If you’ve had opportunity to speak with us, you know that we’ll ask a lot of questions to be sure that we’re carefully assessing the best process for your particular donation because, like you, we want the highest donation dollars possible. Continue reading "The Metal Monster | How we Value Your Recycle Donation" →

Your Donate Car | Local and Global Impact

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Your “Donate” car (around here that’s short for, “DAC car,” or “Donate a Car Canada car”) will be a source of support to the Canadian charity of your choice. Through resale and recycling, your gift will provide a monetary donation, making you part of the steady-on impact of everyday Canadians affecting extraordinary change. Continue reading "Your Donate Car | Local and Global Impact" →

Tax Time: Your Donation Tax Receipt

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Tax season is a busy time for Donate a Car Canada donors, charities, and supporting agents! If you are missing the tax receipt related to your 2014 (or earlier) vehicle donation through our program, connect with us via our toll free number, 1.877.250.4904, and we will reach out to your charity to have the receipt re-issued right away! Revenue Canada's website can help with many of the questions and concerns you have when filing your return this year. There you will find tips, guides, and cautions that will help with filing in your particular circumstances. Continue reading "Tax Time: Your Donation Tax Receipt" →

The Surprising Difference! Tax Receipt vs Donation Amount

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The Surprising Difference Between a Tax Receipt and a Vehicle Donation Amount By Dunia Noseda-Bonokoski   Tax ReceiptWhat if you got a tax receipt for $200.00  from the favorite charity that you donated your vehicle to, only to find out that they didn’t really get $200.00  but only got $40.00 dollars worth of the $200.00.  Wouldn’t that be a bit of a puzzle to figure out? Well it happens a lot and it can be a bit misleading if you don’t know that it is happening. Continue reading "The Surprising Difference! Tax Receipt vs Donation Amount" →

10 Myths About Tax Credits

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Tax season is soon upon us!

One of the things many of us don't know but should, is that Canada is one of the best places in the world to donate to charity when it comes to tax credits. Did you know you can claim up to 75% of your net income as charitable donations (of course with your Official Tax Receipts!), benefiting your tax return? Crazy hey? There aren't a whole lot of us who fit in that category, but the message is clear: Canadians who give reap the rewards! Continue reading "10 Myths About Tax Credits" →