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April 1, 2025 – Electric vehicle (EV) buyers who struggled to claim their 2024 tax credits due to an IRS system error finally have a solution. The IRS has reopened its dealer portal, allowing auto dealers to resubmit time-of-sale reports, a crucial step for customers to claim the credit.
What Happened?
EV buyers were denied tax credits due to missing or incorrect dealer-submitted paperwork.
IRS portal glitches prevented some dealers from submitting required reports in 2024.
Buyers who expected up to $7,500 in tax credits were left frustrated.
What’s the Fix?
The IRS Energy Credits Online portal has now been reopened for dealers indefinitely.
Dealers can resubmit time-of-sale reports that were missing or incorrectly filed.
Buyers must contact their dealer, not the IRS, to fix the issue.
“If a taxpayer did not receive a time-of-sale report from the dealer, they should ask the dealer for a copy,” said an IRS spokesperson.
Who Is Affected?
- EV buyers who did not receive their tax credit due to dealer reporting errors.
- Those who opted to claim the credit at tax time instead of receiving an instant rebate.
- Buyers who were denied credits due to VIN mismatches in the IRS system.
How to Claim Your EV Tax Credit Now
1️⃣ Check if you were denied your clean vehicle tax credit.
2️⃣ Contact your dealership and ask them to submit the time-of-sale report through the IRS portal.
3️⃣ Wait for IRS confirmation that the report has been processed.
4️⃣ If you already filed taxes without the credit, you may need to file an amended return.
How Much Is the EV Tax Credit Worth?
🔹 Up to $7,500 for eligible new EVs.
🔹 Up to $4,000 for eligible used EVs.
🔹 Vehicles must meet battery and mineral sourcing requirements to qualify.
“This fix could save taxpayers thousands, but they need to act fast,” said tax expert Mike Mader.
Future of the EV Tax Credit
Available through Dec. 31, 2032, unless policy changes.
Reports suggest Trump may eliminate the EV tax credit if elected.
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