Preparing for 2018. If I take the standard deduction. Can I still claim the electric car tax break??

[enzosoccer19]

2018 electric car tax break standard deduction

[KrisD · Accepted solution]

Yes. The electric car credit is not reported on Schedule A, therefore taking the standard deduction will have no effect on this credit. 

[enzosoccer19]

Thank you very much that answers my question. From reading around. Is the $7,500 tax break a deduction from my gross income or is it a deduction from let’s say I owe $8,000 in federal taxes and I use the tax break and now I owe $500??? Thank you for your help

[KrisD]

It is a below the line non-refundable credit. That means it is taken after your tax is computed (so it lowers your tax, not just your taxable income) but if your tax is zero-ed out, you do not get any remainder as a refund.