Donating a motorcycle
Varies
Can You Write Off Donating a Motorcycle?
Short answer: Yes, if you itemize: motorcycles follow the vehicle-donation rules, so a bike that sells for over $500 is limited to the sale price.
For donated vehicles and boats worth over $500, the deduction is usually limited to what the charity sells it for, shown on Form 1098-C.
Records to keep: Keep receipts, statements, and a note of what each cost was for. Compare itemizing to the 2026 standard deduction ($16,100 single / $32,200 joint) before you claim.
Donating a motorcycle
Varies
Individuals / Personal Taxes
Yes, if you itemize: motorcycles follow the vehicle-donation rules, so a bike that sells for over $500 is limited to the sale price.
Business justification
Yes, if you itemize: motorcycles follow the vehicle-donation rules, so a bike that sells for over $500 is limited to the sale price. For donated vehicles and boats worth over $500, the deduction is usually limited to what the charity sells it for, shown on Form 1098-C.
Category
- Personal Tax Deductions