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Thousands of auto dealers sign up to offer new on-the-spot tax credit

Electrek

New year, new rules: As of January 1, things are about to get a little easier when it comes to getting your federal tax credit for buying an electric vehicle. And auto dealers are signing up in droves with the IRS. And auto dealers are signing up in droves with the IRS.

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How to Get the Federal Clean Vehicle Tax Credit This Year

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The latest Clean Vehicle Tax Credits can be applied to the purchase of a new or used EV at the point of sale as of January 1, 2024. The Clean Vehicle Tax Credit for new EVs is worth up to $7,500 and the Previously Owned Clean Vehicle Tax Credit is worth up to $4,000. Here’s what you need to know.

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Fisker scraps direct sales and turns to auto dealers for sales

Teslarati

The startup is now turning to auto dealerships for sales and services. We decided we would rather give that money to a dealer so that we could expand faster,” said Henrik Fisker, the CEO, President, and Chairman of the EV startup. Fisker wants auto dealers to sell the company’s all-electric Ocean crossover.

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Tax credits are good, but on-the-spot tax credits are really killing it

Electrek

The new year rolled out a new plan where EV shoppers could get on-the-spot tax rebates when purchasing a new electric vehicle, with auto dealers then handling the paperwork and waiting to get reimbursed by the government.

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Biden Administration mulls over reprieve from EV tax credits for automakers

Teslarati

One of the biggest concerns about the IRA’s requirements for EV tax credit eligibly regards battery packs, cells, and the materials used to manufacture them. In March, the United States Department of Treasury published the battery sourcing guidance, which automakers must comply with to reap the tax credits from the IRA.

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Upcoming Changes to the Clean Vehicle Tax Credit Explained

Blink Charging

To encourage clean and energy-efficient vehicle adoption, the United States government has made significant changes to the Clean Vehicle tax credit, to take effect from January 1, 2024. These changes make it easier for drivers to access tax credits when purchasing clean vehicles. What Is the Clean Vehicle Tax Credit?

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Survey: Dealers think Biden is moving too fast on EVs

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Dealers think the Biden administration’s EV policies are forcing the auto industry to move ahead of market demand, according to a new Automotive News survey. The publication’s 2024 Dealer Outlook Survey compiled responses from 208 U.S. car dealers and dealership managers. billion on EV infrastructure.

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