Federal Tax Credit for Inventory Cars

[2krazykats]

Has anyone successfully been able to claim (and receive a refund or tax offset) for buying an inventory Tesla? Reading the law, the stipulation that the "original use of which commences with the taxpayer" seems ambiguous to me and I'm not a tax lawyer or accountant nor do I even play one on TV. It seems like an inventory car used for demo purposes could be interpreted as "original use".

So I'm asking those who have gotten the fed tax credit back (eg for filing taxes from 2014 and earlier) chime in tell me you have good news!

TIA!

 

[drewgould]

As long as it hasn't been previously titled, it's fair game for the tax credit. I've not yet received mine (will be in this 2015 tax year filing) however my accountant has confirmed that it's based on the titling of the car for eligibility.

 

[HankLloydRight]

Yes, I have in 2014, in CT. Inventory cars are not previously titled, so you're the first owner.

But you should check, *I think* the law in CO says the car has to be less than 1500 miles to qualify for the state tax credit... and if a car in CO goes over 1500 miles, I've heard that Tesla is forced to register/title them. You should check it out, there are other threads on the subject.

 

[Rockster]

I did, in TX.

 

[2krazykats]

Yes, I have in 2014, in CT. Inventory cars are not previously titled, so you're the first owner.

But you should check, *I think* the law in CO says the car has to be less than 1500 miles to qualify for the state tax credit... and if a car in CO goes over 1500 miles, I've heard that Tesla is forced to register/title them. You should check it out, there are other threads on the subject.

Yep, I've already read thru those threads and you're exactly right. CO law does stipulate that a car >1500 miles is considered used and can't be sold as new. I was trying to understand the inventory cars as it relates to the Federal Tax credit.

Thanks!

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I did, in TX.

Great !

 

[daniel-r-a]

I've had success getting the rebate on both inventory cars I've purchased.

 

[gras]

I had success with the federal tax credit on an inventory cars that was delivered with 6k miles.

 

[2krazykats]

That's great to see all the confirmation... Now I need to find one that's in my price range and has the low miles to qualify :smile: