Deductions & credits

@Irridial 

 

what was the specific date in 2022 that you entered into this agreement to purchase this vehicle? the rules are different if you entered into the agreement on August 15 or prior versus on or after August 16 of 2022. 

 

https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/credits-for-new-electric-vehicles-purchased-in-2022-or-before

Purchase date vs. delivery date

If you entered a written binding contract to buy a vehicle after December 31, 2021, and before August 16, 2022, but took delivery on or after August 16, 2022, you may elect to claim the credit based on the prior rules.  To elect the credit under the prior rules you must elect the credit on your 2022 tax return after you take delivery of the vehicle.  Depending on the date the vehicle is delivered, you can claim the credit on your original, superseding, or amended 2022 tax return. 

 

If you purchased a vehicle between August 16, 2022 and December 31, 2022 but don't take delivery of the vehicle until 2023, see Credit for new clean vehicles purchased in 2023 and after