E-file Form 1098-C for Tax Year 2025
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What is form 1098-C ?
Form 1098 C is an IRS tax document that charitable organizations use to report vehicle donations (Motor Vehicles, boats, airplanes) valued over $500 . It provides essential information about the donated vehicle, including its make, model, year, and the charity's intended use, which helps donors claim potential tax deductions and ensures proper reporting to the IRS.
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Enter Filer & Donor Details
Provide the DONEE’s name, address, telephone number, and the DONOR’s name, TIN, and address.
Report Donation Details
Enter the donation details, including the date, vehicle's fair market value, and other required information. If the vehicle is sold, report the sale price accurately
Review & Transmit
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Required Information for E-Filing Form 1098-C
To e-file Form 1098-C (Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes) with the IRS,
you need to include the following information:
- Donee’s Information: Full Name, Complete address, telephone no and TIN.
- Donor Information: Full Name, TIN, full address.
- Vehicle Information:
- Date of Contribution ( When the donor donated the vehicle)
- Odometer mileage, Year, Make, Model, VIN.
- Sale Information (if applicable):
- Date of sale.
- Gross proceeds from the sale
- Other Information:
- Value and description of any goods/services provided to the donor.
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Form 1098-C filing deadline for the 2025 Tax Year
Send Recipient Copies
Within 30 days of the Sale or Contribution Date
File with the IRS (e-file)
Deadline: March 31, 2026
File with the IRS (paper)
Deadline: March 2, 2026
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Request additional time below to complete filing or send recipient statements.
Form 8809
Request an Extension to File Information Returns
- Need extra time to file your 1098 c forms? E-file Form 8809 to request an automatic 30-day extension to submit your form to the IRS.
Form 15397
Request an Extension to Furnish Recipient Statements
- Need extra time to provide recipient copies of 1098 c forms? File Form 15397 to request a one-time 30-day extension to furnish recipient statements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the 1098-C form and who needs to file it?
IRS Form 1098-C (Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes) is an information return used in the United States tax system to document high-value vehicle donations made to tax-exempt charitable organizations.
Purpose of Form 1098-C
Form 1098-C reports charitable donations of qualified vehicles, boats, and airplanes to the IRS and provides the donor with information needed to support their charitable tax deduction.
Who needs to file
The Charitable Organization (Donee), not the donor: The qualifying tax-exempt organization or charity that receives the vehicle is responsible for filling out and filing Form 1098-C.
Who must file Form 1098-C?
A donee organization must file Form 1098-C for each qualified vehicle contribution with a claimed value over $500. This includes any motor vehicle manufactured primarily for public roads, boats, or airplanes. Vehicle dealers' inventory is excluded. Tax-exempt organizations must report these donations to both the IRS and the donor.
What types of donations require Form 1098-C?
Form 1098-C is required when a donor contributes a motor vehicle, boat, or airplane with a fair market value exceeding $500. The charity must report the vehicle's details, including whether it will be sold or used for charitable purposes. If the charity sells the vehicle, the donor's tax deduction is generally limited to the sale price.
Are there any common mistakes to avoid when submitting the 1098-C?
When dealing with IRS Form 1098-C (Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes), mistakes can lead to delayed processing, rejected tax deductions for donors, or compliance issues for the organization filing it.
Whether you are a donor preparing your taxes or a charitable organization submitting the form, here are the most common mistakes to avoid.
Common mistakes:
- Confusing Fair Market Value with Gross Proceeds
- Missing the Strict 30-Day Deadline
- Failing to Attach Supporting Forms (Like Form 8283)
- Incorrectly Checking Certification Boxes
- Mismatched Donor Information:
When is Form 1098-C due?
- Recipient Copy: Must be sent within 30 days of the sale or contribution date.
- Paper Filing with the IRS: March 2, 2026
- E-filing with the IRS: March 31, 2026
What happens if I don't file Form 1098-C correctly?
Section 6720 imposes penalties on organizations that knowingly furnish false/fraudulent acknowledgments or fail to provide acknowledgments with required information.
- For vehicles sold (box 4a): penalty is larger of gross proceeds or sales price × 39.6%
- For vehicles kept (box 5a/5b): penalty is larger of $5,000 or claimed value × 39.6%