I took delivery of an EV vehicle yesterday. Do I have to submit my federal EV tax credit application now (before July) or can I wait until 2019 tax return next year?

[DoninGA · Accepted solution]

The Electric Vehicle tax credit is only calculated on the 2019 tax return that you file next year.

[thomasbrooks4]

So I don't need to worry about filing the form now? At the time of submitting 2019 tax return will it see I took delivery before July 1st and thus know to give me credit up to $3750?

[Texas Roger]

The date that you buy the vehicle during the tax year has no affect on the amount of credit that you are eligible for so there is no need to document when during the year that you purchased it.