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Used Clean Vehicle Tax Credit (IRA §25E)

U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS)IRA-25ERefreshed 1 month ago
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Max funding

$4K

per applicant

Type

Tax Credit

Reduces tax liability

Deadline

Rolling

No fixed cutoff

Timing

Annual tax return

Claim with year-end filing

Complexity

Moderate

File with tax return

About This Program

A federal tax credit of up to $4,000 (30% of sale price, whichever is less) for purchasing a used qualifying battery electric, fuel cell, or plug-in hybrid vehicle from a licensed dealer. The vehicle must be at least 2 model years old, priced at $25,000 or less, and meet specific income limits. Buyers may transfer the credit to the dealer for an immediate purchase discount beginning in 2024.

Key Requirements & Eligibility

  • 1Vehicle must be at least 2 model years old and priced at $25,000 or less
  • 2Must be purchased from a licensed dealer (not private party)
  • 3Income limits: $150,000 MFJ / $112,500 HOH / $75,000 single (MAGI)
  • 4Buyer must not have claimed this credit in the prior 3 years
  • 5Vehicle must be battery electric, fuel cell, or plug-in hybrid

Do I qualify?

Answer the questions below to get an instant self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.

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1.Vehicle must be at least 2 model years old and priced at $25,000 or less

2.Must be purchased from a licensed dealer (not private party)

3.Income limits: $150,000 MFJ / $112,500 HOH / $75,000 single (MAGI)

4.Buyer must not have claimed this credit in the prior 3 years

5.Vehicle must be battery electric, fuel cell, or plug-in hybrid

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