1040-SR (Web-based) | Filing Form 1098-C - Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes

💡What is Form 1098-C?

Form 1098-C, Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes is a source document that a charitable organization files with the IRS when they receive a donation of a qualified vehicle with a claimed value of more than $500. A qualified vehicle is considered
(a) Any motor vehicle manufactured primarily for use on public streets, roads, and highways
(b) A boat
(c) An airplane.

To enter a contribution of a motor vehicle, boat, or airplane reported on Form 1098-C or similar statement, follow the steps below:

From the left-side widget, search for the word Deductions, then select Go to Charity Deductions $500-$5000 now

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You can also go to the same page by selecting Federal Section from the left-side widget, then going to Deductions > Itemized Deductions

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Then Gifts to Charity > Non-Cash Donations (More than $500)

Enter all the information and check this box

If you do not attach a PDF of Form 1098-C or the statement, then you should mail Copy B of Form 1098-C or the statement along with Form 8453, U.S. Individual Income Tax Transmittal for an IRS e-file Return to the IRS.

To attach a PDF, from the previous Gifts to Charity menu, go to Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes

Select Form 1098-C Upload

Choose your files or drag them to this part of the screen.