Car Giveaway Compliance Framework Review
Effective Date: December 2025
Campaign Operator: ShowUp & ShowOut Cashflows (SU&SO)
Campaign Name: TaxFlow⢠â Can You Flow? Car Giveaway
Jurisdiction: United States (Tennessee primary)
This campaign is structured as a promotional sweepstakes, not a lottery.
Under U.S. sweepstakes law, a lottery requires three elements: prize, chance, and consideration. This campaign removes consideration by offering a free method of entry.
A vehicle prize is offered
Winners are selected by random drawing
No purchase is required to enter or win
Paid services are optional and provide promotional bonus entries only.
Free entries receive equal odds of winning.
A free, alternative method of entry is always available.
Accepted free entry methods include:
Free TaxFlow⢠Basic Intake
Free manual submission via the campaign entry form
Free mailed or digital submission where applicable
All free entries are treated equally and have the same odds of winning as any other entry.
Paid actions offered during the campaign are legitimate services provided at fair market value and are not related to the value of the prize.
These services may include:
Professional tax preparation services
Optional Fast-Track intake for convenience
Refund advance products offered by third-party banks
Cash advance funding awarded only after a return is filed
Any entries associated with paid services are incidental promotional benefits.
Fees are not payments for entry and do not affect the odds of free entries.
ShowUp & ShowOut Cashflows operates as an authorized e-file provider
Refund advances are issued by independent third-party financial institutions
The vehicle prize is not tied to refund size or tax outcome
Filing timelines do not affect entry odds
The winner is responsible for all applicable federal, state, and local taxes
Referenced authority:
Internal Revenue Service
All promotional content is designed to comply with:
Federal Trade Commission truth-in-advertising standards
Platform advertising policies (Meta, Google, LinkedIn)
State unfair and deceptive trade practice laws
Required disclosures are included in campaign materials, including:
No purchase necessary
Void where prohibited
Odds vary by number of entries
Taxes and fees may apply
Not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer
A Privacy Policy is publicly available
Terms and Conditions are accessible on all entry points
Participant data is used solely for campaign and service purposes
Personal data is not sold or shared for marketing
SMS and email communications are opt-in compliant
The drawing is conducted at the close of the filing or entry window
Winners are selected using a randomized process
Winner verification is required prior to prize award
Public announcement may occur with winner consent
An alternate winner protocol is in place if needed
Affiliate participation is limited to intake referrals only
No affiliate compensation is tied to the prize outcome
Tracking is conducted through a QR code and intake link
Prize fulfillment is handled exclusively by ShowUp & ShowOut Cashflows
Open to eligible residents of the United States
Participants must meet minimum age requirements
Subject to state and local restrictions
Void where prohibited by law
The campaign was reviewed prior to launch
Terms may be updated to maintain legal compliance
Any material changes will be disclosed publicly
Internal records and audit trails are maintained
Is a purchase required to enter or win?
No. A free method of entry is always available with equal odds.
Is this a lottery?
No. This is a legal sweepstakes with consideration removed.
Do paid services guarantee better odds?
No. Paid services may include promotional bonus entries, but free entries are treated equally.
Is this promotion affiliated with the IRS or a vehicle manufacturer?
No. The campaign is not affiliated with the IRS or any vehicle manufacturer.
Are taxes owed on the prize?
Yes. The winner is responsible for all applicable taxes.
How is the winner selected?
Through a random drawing after the entry period closes.
What happens to my personal information?
Data is protected and used only for campaign and service purposes.
TaxFlow⢠â Can You Flow? Car Giveaway
The TaxFlow⢠â Can You Flow? Car Giveaway is sponsored by ShowUp & ShowOut Cashflows (SU&SO).
Participation is open to eligible U.S. residents age 18 or older. Void where prohibited.
No purchase is required to enter or win. Paid services are optional and unrelated to prize value.
Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received.
One vehicle will be awarded as the prize. The prize is awarded âas is,â with no cash alternative unless required by law.
The winner is solely responsible for all applicable taxes, fees, insurance, registration, and reporting requirements.
The winner will be selected by random drawing and must verify eligibility. Failure to respond or verify may result in selection of an alternate winner.
By accepting the prize, the winner consents to reasonable promotional use of their name, likeness, and city/state, unless prohibited by law.
The Sponsor is not responsible for technical failures, lost entries, or events beyond its control.
This promotion is governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee.