Where can I get a copy of IRS form 15400 so that I can help my dealership submit it and not have my tax return rejected?

[Eric-td]

This is called a clean vehicle sellers report which was begun to be required in January 2024. I bought my EV in that January and the dealers just weren't aware of this requirement. Using quicken my return gets rejected because the information I'm putting on form 8936 does not match the IRS's database of vehicle sold. As part of my question, I'm also interested to know if there's a way that dealership can submit this form online rather than hard copy

[NicolleR1 · Accepted solution]

"For eligible clean vehicles placed in service on or after January 1, 2024, you must submit all reports through IRS Energy Credits Online within 3 calendar days of the date of sale"

The dealer will need to register and complete the report using the IRS Energy Credit tool. Click on the following link for additional information

Clean vehicle credit seller or dealer requirements | Internal Revenue Service

If the report wasn't done on time, even if they go now and file the report online you might not be able to submit your taxes online. You might have to file on paper. The dealer is still responsible to file the report and giving you a copy. The IRS might also request a copy if no information appears on their system. 

[Eric-td]

I'm still doing damage control, trying to get my dealer to file form 15400. I realize I may have to go to paper submittal if I ever get a form 15400. Here's my current problem: I have seen two versions of Form 15400, one dated October 2023, another Jan 2024. They are very different. I bought my ev Jan 18, 2024. Which form is the correct one for the dealer. AND, if it's the January version, where can I get a blank form? All I can get from the IRS on-line is a sample form filled out!  

Final question: are the dealers able to file these things on-line, and if so, where is that link?? 

Thanks, Eric

[SusanY1]

The dealership not only can file it electronically, they must.  Above Nicolle provides a link to the information for dealerships to sign up for the portal to create and  submit the form 15400.

There are no blank copies available because the form can't be submitted in hard copy format.  It must be sent through the IRS Energy Credit Tool. 

Perhaps you can show them the link to the portal so that they can take the steps necessary to register and submit the data for you to take the credit. 

Unfortunately, without their cooperation, you won't be able to take the credit.