I bought a used electric vehicle (EV) model year 2023 in July 2024. Can I claim any credit?
I'm reading the requirements in the following page:
https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/used-clean-vehicle-credit
"Have a model year at least 2 years earlier than the calendar year when you buy it. For example, a vehicle purchased in 2023 would need a model year of 2021 or older."
Does it mean that I cannot claim the credit?
Do I have any other possible credit instead?
If not, what is the reasoning for this restriction?
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No, you cannot claim the credit since the 2023 EV that you purchased in 2024 is not 2 years earlier than the calendar year when you bought.
No other credit is available for the vehicle purchased.
You can claim the sales taxes paid for the vehicle as an itemized deduction on Schedule A. However, the total of all your itemized deductions on Schedule A must be greater than the standard deduction for your filing status to have any tax benefit.
IRS website - https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/used-clean-vehicle-credit
To qualify, a vehicle must meet all of these requirements:
<< If not, what is the reasoning for this restriction?>>
it is the way Congress passed the law. That is the reason for the restriction!
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