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Instructions for IRS Form 8911 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit
This document contains official instructions for IRS Form 8911 , Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit - a tax form released and collected by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a subdivision of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. An up-to-date fillable IRS Form 8911 is available for download through this link.
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Q: What is Form 8911?
A: Form 8911 is a tax form used to claim the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit.
Q: What is the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit?
A: The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit is a tax credit available to individuals and businesses who install qualified alternative fuel vehicle refueling property.
Q: Who is eligible to claim the credit?
A: Individuals and businesses who install qualified alternative fuel vehicle refueling property, such as electric vehicle charging stations, are eligible to claim the credit.
Q: What type of refueling property qualifies for the credit?
A: Qualified alternative fuel vehicle refueling property includes electric vehicle charging stations, natural gas refueling equipment, and hydrogen refueling equipment.
Q: How much is the credit?
A: The credit is generally 30% of the cost of the qualified alternative fuel vehicle refueling property, up to a maximum credit of $30,000.
Q: How do I claim the credit?
A: To claim the credit, you must fill out Form 8911 and attach it to your annual tax return.
Q: Can I carry forward any unused credit?
A: Yes, any unused credit can be carried forward to future years.
Q: Is there a deadline to claim the credit?
A: Yes, the credit must be claimed in the same tax year that the qualified property was placed in service.
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