Michelle Posted January 26, 2016 at 07:15 PM Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 at 07:15 PM I read in another discussion that there may be a tax credit for installing a charging station. Does this apply to installing one in one's home for one's personal use? Or is it for commercial stations? If it is for personal use, what are the details for getting it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybridbear Posted January 26, 2016 at 07:27 PM Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 at 07:27 PM I read in another discussion that there may be a tax credit for installing a charging station. Does this apply to installing one in one's home for one's personal use? Or is it for commercial stations? If it is for personal use, what are the details for getting it?http://www.afdc.energy.gov/laws/10513See link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted January 27, 2016 at 03:47 AM Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 at 03:47 AM http://www.afdc.energy.gov/laws/10513See link. If I understand this correctly, I can get 30% of the cost of installing a charging station as a tax credit for my 2016 income tax return. Is my understanding correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_h Posted January 27, 2016 at 12:48 PM Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 at 12:48 PM If I understand this correctly, I can get 30% of the cost of installing a charging station as a tax credit for my 2016 income tax return. Is my understanding correct? Yes, 30% of the cost of purchasing and installing a Level 2 charger, filed on Form 8911 for your 2015 tax return (filed in 2016 but for the 2015 tax year). Hybridbear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingcheesehead Posted January 28, 2016 at 12:54 AM Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 at 12:54 AM Yes, 30% of the cost of purchasing and installing a Level 2 charger, filed on Form 8911 for your 2015 tax return (filed in 2016 but for the 2015 tax year). You scared me. I thought it had to be installed by 12/31/2015, and I don't have it installed yet. It appears that the deadline for installation is 12/31/2016? Or is there a way I could install it now and still claim it on 2015 taxes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_h Posted January 28, 2016 at 12:57 AM Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 at 12:57 AM You scared me. I thought it had to be installed by 12/31/2015, and I don't have it installed yet. It appears that the deadline for installation is 12/31/2016? Or is there a way I could install it now and still claim it on 2015 taxes? I believe it has to be an expense in the same tax year, so if you have an EVSE purchase and installation in 2016, save the receipts to file at the end of 2016. Hybridbear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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