WA State EV Sales Tax Exemption Updated

[Daniellane]

Since I can't edit comments... This was hidden in the quote, but my reading of the actual RCW is that if WA hits 7500 sold in April, DOL wouldn't notify of that until May 5th (7a). Thus, the tax break would end June 30th. Of course, if DOL notifies early for some reason, and notifies of 7500 in April, then the tax break would indeed end May 31.

Looks like I’m safe taking delivery on Tuesday 4/17.
FWIW
Delivery Specialist in LV handling my Portland OR delivery said they are in communication with Washington and told me that the 7500 has not been hit yet and that the exemption is still in play.

 

[gearchruncher]

@mister yub - Nice find. I had been operating from this document which said:

"The exemptions will expire at the end of the month following the month the limit has been reached."

But I re-read the actual RCW and you're right. One more month!

 

[EVNow]

I finally got the invite (one of those line waiters Tesla had missed) - and configured - since there was no way to get sales exemption & fed tax credit for std range.

So, with 6 wk for delivery and minimum 6 weeks for sales exemption to end its going to be a nail baiter !

ps : I wonder whether they are delaying notification this month as they expect to hit 7,500 one of these days - and want to do a final notification ?

 

[UZJedi]

Actually, we should have until the end of June if 7500 wasn't hit in March... in theory.

 

[RVD98072]

Lol oh please no! The youth is going to be voting in record numbers to make sure the second term doesn’t happen right?!

Most of the chatter I hear in DC is that Trump plans to extend the federal 7500 tax credit because he doesn't want American auto manufacturers (Tesla, GM) to lose ground against the Japanese.

As for a second term, as James Carville liked to say, it will depend mostly on the economy and how it's doing.

In addition, the youth vote might matter but as in the previous few elections it's going to come down to a handful of states and to be more precise a handful of counties within those states so the youth would have to be in exactly those 20-50 counties that will decide the election. i.e., a bunch of youths voting for Oprah Winfrey (or whoever) in WA state or CA don't matter.

 

[ChrisH]

Most of the chatter I hear in DC is that Trump plans to extend the federal 7500 tax credit because he doesn't want American auto manufacturers (Tesla, GM) to lose ground against the Japanese.

As for a second term, as James Carville liked to say, it will depend mostly on the economy and how it's doing.

In addition, the youth vote might matter but as in the previous few elections it's going to come down to a handful of states and to be more precise a handful of counties within those states so the youth would have to be in exactly those 20-50 counties that will decide the election. i.e., a bunch of youths voting for Oprah Winfrey (or whoever) in WA state or CA don't matter.

True. And this country is so stale we just elect a president for two terms and then elect the opposite part for two terms after that and back and forth back and forth.

 

[PLUS EV]

Most of the chatter I hear in DC is that Trump plans to extend the federal 7500 tax credit because he doesn't want American auto manufacturers (Tesla, GM) to lose ground against the Japanese.

As for a second term, as James Carville liked to say, it will depend mostly on the economy and how it's doing.

In addition, the youth vote might matter but as in the previous few elections it's going to come down to a handful of states and to be more precise a handful of counties within those states so the youth would have to be in exactly those 20-50 counties that will decide the election. i.e., a bunch of youths voting for Oprah Winfrey (or whoever) in WA state or CA don't matter.

There is no electoral college within states fortunately. So a vote in Philadelphia counts just as much as a vote from shithole Western PA.

I also would not bet on Trump winning re-election.

 

[iwannam3]

How many in Wash got a 3/22 invite? I got one and configured. Hope I can get the sales tax exemption.

Got a 14,5xx VIN on April 9 and "The Call" today! Getting prepped for shipping, MAYBE April 16 delivery?!

 

[PLUS EV]

Got a 14,5xx VIN on April 9 and "The Call" today! Getting prepped for shipping, MAYBE April 16 delivery?!

Only took a little over 2 years! Congrats and Cheers!!

 

[EVNow]

Most of the chatter I hear in DC is that Trump plans to extend the federal 7500 tax credit because he doesn't want American auto manufacturers (Tesla, GM) to lose ground against the Japanese.

I bet Trump has no idea there is a tax credit for plugins.

 

[iwannam3]

Got a 14,5xx VIN on April 9 and "The Call" today! Getting prepped for shipping, MAYBE April 16 delivery?!

Just did the purchase agreement and got the $32,000 sales tax exemption! Now I never have to look at this thread again!

 

[PLUS EV]

Just did the purchase agreement and got the $32,000 sales tax exemption! Now I never have to look at this thread again!

Haha. Well it was nice knowing you!

 

[ChadS]

DOL and DOR have not updated their web sites yet, so I am not sure whether we hit 7,500 cars in March, or if they simply feel confident that we will do so in April and intend to make the notification in April as well. But DOT says that the sales tax waiver will expire on May 31. Email I got today from [email protected]:

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Thinking of buying or leasing an electric car? Get it by May 31 to save up to $3,200.


Washington’s alternative fuel vehicle sales tax exemption is coming to an end. If you, your organization, or someone you know plans to buy or lease a new plug-in electric vehicle, please note that you must take delivery of the car by May 31, 2018 to qualify for the state’s sales tax incentive. Starting June 1, regular sales and use taxes will apply. See the message below for more information.





If you receive your vehicle after May 31, you will be required to pay all applicable sales tax.

Alternative fuel vehicle sales tax exemption ENDS May 31
The Department of Revenue has notified the Washington State Auto Dealers Association that the alternative fuel vehicle sales tax exemption will end on May 31. To receive this tax exemption, your vehicle must be delivered on or before May 31, 2018.

The list of qualifying vehicles is available at http://www.dol.wa.gov/vehicleregistration/altfuelexemptions.html.

The exemption

• Only applies to new vehicles.
• Only applies to the first $32,000 of the selling price or total lease payments if the customer leased the vehicle prior to the exemption’s expiration.
• Expires on the last day of the calendar month after the Department of Licensing determines that 7,500 vehicles have qualified for the exemption.

To qualify, a vehicle must:

1. Have a base model MSRP under $42,500 and be on the list linked above; and
2. Be a passenger car, light duty truck or medium duty passenger vehicles that:

• Is exclusively powered by a clean alternative fuel; OR
• Uses at least one method of propulsion that is capable of being re-energized by an external source of electricity and is capable of traveling at least thirty miles using only battery power.

If you are receiving your vehicle after May 31, 2018, you will be required to pay all applicable sales taxes.

 

[Daniellane]

Just did the purchase agreement and got the $32,000 sales tax exemption! Now I never have to look at this thread again!

Me too Tuesday 10AM Appointment @ PDX. Sales Tax & other fees only $1,551.25 on $56,000 including $1,000 destination with $7,500 trade-in.
Not sure if destination fee is taxed.

 

[gearchruncher]

DOL and DOR have not updated their web sites yet, so I am not sure whether we hit 7,500 cars in March, or if they simply feel confident that we will do so in April and intend to make the notification in April as well. But DOT says that the sales tax waiver will expire on May 31. Email I got today from [email protected]:

Interesting. One of the requirements of the law is:

Upon receiving notice from the department of licensing under subsection (7)(b) of this section, the department must provide notice as soon as is practicable on its web site of the expiration date of the exemption under this section.

If they already reached 7,500 in March, then not having notice by April 13th is clearly in violation of this. It's the DOR's job to publish the expiration date as soon as they know it.

Then:

(c) For purposes of this subsection, even if the department of licensing provides the department with notice under subsection (7)(b) of this section before the end of the fifth working day of the month notice is required, the notice is deemed to have been received by the department at the end of the fifth working day of the month notice is required.

So even if they DOL tells the DOR on April 13th that the 7,500 was reached, that is to be treated as May 5th. Which means the incentives end in June, not May.

It will be an interesting next few months...

 

[Daniellane]

Interesting. One of the requirements of the law is:



If they already reached 7,500 in March, then not having notice by April 13th is clearly in violation of this. It's the DOR's job to publish the expiration date as soon as they know it.

Then:



So even if they DOL tells the DOR on April 13th that the 7,500 was reached, that is to be treated as May 5th. Which means the incentives end in June, not May.

It will be an interesting next few months...

Perhaps they hit 7,500 & it was only reported internally - ending the program & requirements for reporting externally.

 

[zmarty]

Well, I ordered a Model 3 a couple of days ago. Being selfish, I am wondering if there is any way we can convince Tesla to prioritize Washington State deliveries by end of May.

 

[ChadS]

Local Tesla employees are on it. It remains to be seen how corporate responds, but they have been responsive in similar situations in the past.

I have asked a local manager if there is any way owners can help, and will post here if I get a response.

 

[UZJedi]

Perhaps they hit 7,500 & it was only reported internally - ending the program & requirements for reporting externally.

It's quite possible they hit it before April 5th. A lot of model 3s were delivered up here in March.

 

[gearchruncher]

It's quite possible they hit it before April 5th. A lot of model 3s were delivered up here in March.

March needed 660 cars to hit 7,500. The previous record was ~430, and was the only month over 400 in 3 years. Average is 275. That's a huge jump if it happened.