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IRS Form 8911 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit
What Is IRS Form 8911?
This is a tax form that was released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - a subdivision of the U.S. Department of the Treasury on February 1, 2020. Check the official IRS-issued instructions before completing and submitting the form.
FAQ
Q: What is IRS Form 8911?
A: IRS 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 alternative fuel vehicle refueling property.
Q: What does the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit cover?
A: The credit covers a percentage of the cost to install qualified alternative fuel vehicle refueling property, such as electric vehicle charging stations.
Q: Who is eligible to claim the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit?
A: Both individual taxpayers and businesses are eligible to claim the credit, as long as they have installed eligible refueling property.
Q: How much is the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit?
A: The credit is equal to 30% of the cost of eligible refueling property, up to a maximum credit of $30,000 for businesses and $1,000 for individual taxpayers.
Q: Is there a deadline to file IRS Form 8911?
A: Yes, the form must be filed by the due date of the taxpayer's federal income tax return for the year in which the property was installed.
Q: Can I claim the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit for previous years?
A: No, the credit can only be claimed for the tax year in which the property was installed.
Q: Are there any restrictions on the types of alternative fuels covered by the credit?
A: Yes, the credit is generally available for fueling property that dispenses any of the following alternative fuels: natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, hydrogen, electricity, and any other fuel that the IRS determines to be substantially non-hazardous or non-depletable.
Q: Can I claim the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit for both my personal vehicle and my business vehicle?
A: Yes, as long as you have installed eligible refueling property for each vehicle, you can claim the credit for both personal and business vehicles.
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