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Instructions for IRS Form 8936 Qualified Plug-In Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit (Including Qualified Two-Wheeled Plug-In Electric Vehicles and New Clean Vehicles)
This document contains official instructions for IRS Form 8936 , Qualified Plug-In Electric Drive Electric Vehicles and New Clean Vehicles) - 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 8936 is available for download through this link.
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Q: What is IRS Form 8936?
A: IRS Form 8936 is a form used to claim the Qualified Plug-In Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit.
Q: What is the Qualified Plug-In Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit?
A: The Qualified Plug-In Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit is a tax credit for individuals who purchase certain types of electric vehicles.
Q: Who is eligible for the Qualified Plug-In Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit?
A: Individuals who purchase qualifying electric vehicles may be eligible for the credit.
Q: What types of vehicles qualify for the credit?
A: Qualifying vehicles include plug-in electric cars, motorcycles, and certain electric vehicles with low-speed capabilities.
Q: How much is the credit?
A: The credit amount varies depending on the vehicle's battery capacity and the total number of vehicles sold by the manufacturer.
Q: How do I claim the credit?
A: To claim the credit, you must complete and attach IRS Form 8936 to your tax return.
Q: What are the requirements for claiming the credit?
A: The requirements include owning the vehicle, using it primarily in the United States, and meeting certain battery capacity and gross vehicle weight rating thresholds.
Q: Is there a deadline for claiming the credit?
A: Yes, the credit must be claimed in the year that the vehicle is placed in service.
Q: Are there any income limitations for claiming the credit?
A: No, there are no income limitations for claiming the Qualified Plug-In Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit.
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