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Old 08-17-2022, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
As I understand it, whether or not you itemize has nothing to do with the $7500 EV tax credit. It is a credit deducted directly from your total tax obligation. But, you must have a tax obligation for the year to get the credit. So, as long as you paid at least $7500 in Federal income tax, you will fully benefit from the credit. If your tax obligation is less than $7500, you can only claim the amount of your tax obligation. However, there is a possibility that the car manufacturers will price the vehicles higher because they are aware of the tax credit you will receive.
The tax credit is a refundable credit, so you would get it all. The credit starting in 2024 will be applied directly at the dealer and will come off the bottom line. Manufacturers can't price the cars much higher, they are already close to the allowed price ceilings.