NEMA 14-50 outlet install and tax credit?

[Slumpey326]

Have a tax credit question, I am getting a NEMA 14-50 outlet installed today. Does that only make me eligible for the IRS form 8911 30% tax credit or do I also need to have an ev charger installed as well?

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[ATPMSD]

You do not need an EV charger to quality, the credit can be used for all materials and labor, But you should read the instructions to ensure you meet all requirements.

 

[Therise03]

I am a NY state resident having a 14-50 outlet installed as we speak. This is great to know that I might be able to get some credit for this work!

 

[Slumpey326]

I just read in another posting that we are, hopefully it's true :

Are NEMA 14-50 outlet eligible for the tax credit for chargers?

I am building a new home. I am planning on one Tesla Wall charger and 2x Nema 14-50s around the garage. I was wondering if the Nema 14-50 outlets are eligible for the federal rebate/credit or maybe I should have 2x wall chargers instead to be get the maximum amount of federal credit/tax rebate.

teslamotorsclub.com

 

[dogmodes]

I just read in another posting that we are, hopefully it's true :

Are NEMA 14-50 outlet eligible for the tax credit for chargers?

I am building a new home. I am planning on one Tesla Wall charger and 2x Nema 14-50s around the garage. I was wondering if the Nema 14-50 outlets are eligible for the federal rebate/credit or maybe I should have 2x wall chargers instead to be get the maximum amount of federal credit/tax rebate.

teslamotorsclub.com

Yes you qualify, you should claim all parts/labor/everything. If you bought a new extension cord, any adapters you bought for charging, etc. Get creative and maximize it.

 

[Slumpey326]

Great, I bought the supplies from Home Depot and having it installed shortly

 

[Big Earl]

Those of you installing NEMA 14-50 receptacles, read this thread first: Master Thread: Definitive 14-50 NEMA Outlet Guide

TL;DR do not buy the Leviton brand receptacle from your local home store - they are poorly built and can become a fire hazard over time. Spend the extra money on a Bryant or Hubbell.

 

[Slumpey326]

Who sells Bryant or hubbell?

 

[dogmodes]

Who sells Bryant or hubbell?

Electrical supply store, grainger, link above shows how to get Bryant for $20 from zoro. Just google it. If you need any convincing check this thread from a few weeks ago.


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[TheLex]

Question: Is this the same form I would use for a solar system install for the house? If so, if I claim the tax credit for the EV charger install this year, can I still claim a credit for a solar install the following year?

 

[Rocky_H]

Spend the extra money on a Bryant or Hubbell.

...or Cooper.