Vehicle Donation & Tax Write-off
Protect your tax deduction with a professional, independent appraisal that ensures you receive the compensation you deserve.
Need an Appraisal for a Vehicle Donation or Tax Deduction?
If you’re donating a vehicle valued at $5,000 or more, the IRS requires an independent professional appraisal to claim your full tax deduction. While vehicles valued under $5,000 don’t legally require an appraisal, getting one is still recommended. It helps prevent discrepancies, ensures accurate valuation, and can protect you from potential IRS audits.
At DVAC, we provide certified vehicle appraisals along with the necessary IRS forms, ensuring you maximize your tax deduction and stay compliant with IRS guidelines. Don’t leave money on the table—get a professional appraisal and secure your full tax advantage today!
Maximize Your Tax Deduction with a Professional Appraisal
Your Personal Consultation will address:
- A comprehensive review of repair costs and estimates.
- An objective determination of whether your vehicle qualifies for diminished value or qualifies for a total loss settlement.
- An approximate range of compensation you may be paid for your loss.


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Frequently Asked Questions
When Should I File a Diminished Value Claim?
It is appropriate to pursue a diminished value claim once your vehicle is fully repaired to pre-accident condition. Diminished value is calculated based on the nature of the damage to your vehicle and overall evidence of repairs. A thorough review of the final bill from the bodyshop, a visual inspection of the repaired vehicle, and reviewing the Carfax are a few important factors in determining diminished value.
How Long Does The Process of Recovering My Settlement Take?
The timeline of recovering diminished value from the at-fault insurance company can take as little as a few days. It is also not uncommon to see claims span out weeks and in rare cases, months. It all depends on the insurance company diminished value policy. One thing that is constant however, DVAC will remain involved throughout the timeline of your DOV claim for advice and counsel. Learn More: The DVAC Process
What is a Total Loss Report?
If your vehicle has been totaled in an accident, how do you know what a fair settlement is? The insurance company has their idea of a fair figure, and you have your own idea. DVAC will help you arrive at a realistic, mutually agreeable number based on comprehensive market research. A total loss report will compile all of our findings with an actual cash value on your vehicle.
What's Included In My Report?
Each diminished value appraisal report is equipped with a vAuto, NADA Archival Valuation, and a complimentary Carfax. vAuto captures 100 percent of all USA sales data on any vehicle. Utilizing this tool, we can compile an extremely accurate pre-accident value and assess the diminished value based on the nature of the repair records. We include a detailed photo file of your vehicle and the final bill from the bodyshop. Once put together, a comprehensive diminished value appraisal report of roughly 20-30 pages is sent directly to your email.
Been In An Auto Accident?
If your vehicle has been damaged in an accident and you’re concerned about its true value, simply call DVAC Diminished Value Appraisal Claims at 877-879-0101 for a FREE consultation. You can also view our blog for more case-specific information.
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