Monday, June 20, 2011

Electric Plug-In Car Credit


If you’ve been thinking about buying an electric car to replace your gas guzzler but have been holding back because of the cost, there may be some relief. Congress has decided to help pay for part of the cost of that electric plug-in. The following manufacturers have vehicles that may qualify for the maximum tax credit of $7500. The list of qualified vehicles has grown significantly since the inception of the program. 

Index to Manufacturers (Tax Year 2016)

Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicles (IRC 30D)
AMP Electric Vehicles, Inc.
Audi of America, LLC
Azure Dynamics
BMW of North America
Boulder Electric Vehicles, Inc.
BYD Motors Inc
CODA Automotive
Electric Vehicles International
Electric Mobile Cars
FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) North America Holdings LLC
Fisker Automotive, Inc.
Ford Motor Company
General Motors Corporation
Hyundai
Kia Motors America, Inc.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Nissan North America
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Smart USA Distributor LLC
Tesla
Think
Toyota Motor Sales
VIA Motors, Inc.
Volkswagen Group of America
Volvo Cars of North America LLC
Wheego Electric Cars, Inc.
Zenith Motors, Inc.

The credit is available for cars purchased after 12/31/2009. The IRS last updated the page on 10/19/2016, so I’m assuming that this list is valid as of the date of this writing.  With so many choices, you probably can find a vehicle that's within your budget. 

In order to claim the credit, you must fill out IRS Form 8936. This credit is nonrefundable, meaning that it cannot generate a refund for you. It can only reduce your taxable income to zero. If you need help claiming the credit, consult a tax pro like an Enrolled Agent, or visit the IRS website. Happy Electric Motoring!

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