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posted Feb 8, 2025 9:21:37 AM

Can I get a tax credit if I purchased an electric vehicle in 2024?

I purchased a new all-electric vehicle in 2024. It says I may be eligible for $2500-$7500 in tax credits, but I never saw a place to input this information.

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Level 15
Feb 8, 2025 9:28:19 AM

To enter an EV Vehicle Tax Credit -

Click on Federal Taxes
Click on Deductions and Credits
Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown)
Under Cars and Other Things You Own
On Energy-Efficient Vehicles, click the start or update button

Expert Alumni
Feb 8, 2025 9:30:30 AM

Go to Deductions and Credits > Cars and Other Things You Own > Energy-efficient Vehicles to enter the information about your purchase to see if you qualify for the credit.

 

Take a look at the following TurboTax article to learn more:

 

Filing Tax Form 8936: Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit

 

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