<prompt> Human: I have an old vehicle I would prefer to donate as it doesnt have much value as is about 1000 to sell but bluebook is closer to 4000.I have been told I can write it off on my taxes but I am not sure what that means. Does that mean I get all the money I claim on the donation? I make about 70k a year have SO and child and we often just take the standard deduction. Any advice one way or the other?  <response>: Is this your only itemized deduction? If so, theres no reason to do any math; the standard deduction will be worth more and there is no reason to deduct this on your taxes.I have been told I can write it off on my taxes but I am not sure what that means. Does that mean I get all the money I claim on the donation? No. Charitable deductions are an itemized deduction; basically, you would replace your standard deduction with this. itll reduce your gross income by 1,000 or whatever the car ends up being worth. The actual impact on your taxes depends on if you have enough other itemized deductions that together are more than your standard deduction as a married couple. It sounds like you dont, so theres no tax benefit to you for this donation. 