Deductions & credits

....and, in case it applies to you.  IF you have any self-employment income too, the electric vehicle credit can't be applied to reduce  any SE taxes you owe (SE portion of Social Security and Medicare taxes) . 

 

So, for people with significant self-employment income, they could  still have a tax liability remaining, even though all regular income taxes have been wiped out by the vehicle credit.

____________*Answers are correct to the best of my knowledge when posted, but should not be considered to be legal or official tax advice.*