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dsolomatin
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EV Tax Credit Calculation

That would make sense if I couldn’t write of a 2019 model for the entire 7500

EV Tax Credit Calculation

Once again, as @Opus 17 explained earlier, the the 7,500 would have been able to be used in its entirety  had the tax iability been at least that amount in 2019.  In your case, you are not indicating when you purchased the vehicle. So, assume that you purchased the car in 2019, you can take 7,500 upto the total tax liability. If you didn't use up the entire credit, you may carry it forward  to the next year upto 10% of the cost of the vehicle upto a maximum of 2,500.as a passive activity credit. See HERE https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/going-green/what-is-tax-form-8834-for-qualifying-electric-vehic... for further information.

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PN9
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EV Tax Credit Calculation

EV Tax Credit for 2022 Telsa Model 3 RWD, coming up at Zero. Something wrong with TurboTax Calculation

JosephS1
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EV Tax Credit Calculation

No, the calculation is correct.  Tesla met its manufacturer sales cap and, as such, no credit is allowed.  The following links should prove helpful if you are considering another EV:

 

IRS list for new qualified new clean vehicles purchased in 2022 and prior

Which Vehicles Qualify for New $7,500 Credit

 

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PN9
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EV Tax Credit Calculation

There is an update based on inflation reduction act.

 

https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/409#vehicles-purchased-before-august-17-2022

EV Tax Credit Calculation

Hoping to get some help. I have one income (typical job), single, and bought an EV that qualifies for a full $7.5k tax credit. If that is the only thing I'll be claiming, which TurboxTax should I choose - Deluxe or Premier?

PN9
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EV Tax Credit Calculation

If you are single max standard deduction is $12,950, you wont be able to deduct the EV unless your deductions are higher than limit above. see link for comparison

 

https://www.zenledger.io/blog/turbotax-deluxe-vs-premier?adgroupid=&utm_campaign=[phone number remov...

dsolomatin
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EV Tax Credit Calculation

So how do I claim my credit in turbo tax? Car was ordered in March 2022. It’s a Tesla model 3. Is software broken?

Cynthiad66
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EV Tax Credit Calculation

Your vehicle does not qualify for the credit.  Some manufacturers with vehicles assembled in North America have reached a cap of 200,000 EV credits (as noted below). For vehicles acquired before January 1, 2023, if a sales cap applies, the vehicle may not qualify for the full tax credit. The sales cap does not apply to vehicles acquired after December 31, 2022.

 

The listing below indicates whether credits for a manufacturer’s vehicles have phased out because at least 200,000 qualifying vehicles it manufactured have been sold for use in the United States

 

Taxpayers may claim the full amount of the credit up the end of the first quarter after the quarter in which the manufacturer records its sale of the 200,000th qualified vehicle. For the second and third calendar quarters, taxpayers may claim 50% of the credit. For the fourth and fifth calendar quarters, taxpayers may claim 25% of the credit. No credit is allowed after the fifth quarter. Section 4.07 of Notice 2009-89 provides that a vehicle is not “acquired” before the date on which title passes under state law.

Qualifying Vehicle Acquired through 12/31/2018 Acquired 1/1/2019 through 6/30/2019 Acquired 7/1/2019 through 12/31/2019 Credit available 1/1/2020
Roadster
2008-2011
$7,500 $3,750 $1,875 $0
Model S
2012-2020
$7,500 $3,750 $1,875 $0
Model X
2016-2020
$7,500 $3,750 $1,875 $0
Model 3 Standard Range
2020
$7,500 $3,750 $1,875 $0

Model 3 Standard Range Plus
2019-2020

$7,500 $3,750 $1,875 $0
Model 3 Long Range
2017-2020
$7,500 $3,750 $1,875

$0

Model 3 Long Range AWD and AWD Performance 2018-2020 $7,500 $3,750 $1,875 $0
Model 3 Mid  Range
2018-2020
$7,500 $3,750 $1,875
 
 
 

 

Here is an IRS link for Credits for New Electric Vehicles Purchased in 2022

Additional information from Alternative Fuel Cell Data Center

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{Edited: 2/6/2023 | 12:53 PST}

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EV Tax Credit Calculation


@dsolomatin wrote:

So how do I claim my credit in turbo tax? Car was ordered in March 2022. It’s a Tesla model 3. Is software broken?


Tesla Model 3's no longer qualify. 

 

The credit is designed as an incentive to increase demand so that more automakers start making EVs.  Once an automaker has sold more than 200,000 EVs the credit starts to reduce.  Tesla has been in business long enough and has sold so many cars that Teslas stopped qualifying for any credit in 2020. 

 

https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/manufacturers-and-models-for-new-qualified-clean-vehicles-pur...

EV Tax Credit Calculation

Also note the rules changed for 2023 and some Teslas may be eligible, but for a vehicle purchased in 2022, you use the 2022 rules.

 

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/inflation-reduction-act-carves-ev-100010333.html?guccounter=1

EV Tax Credit Calculation

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