2019 smart EQ fortwo Review

Under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers taxpayers a Used Clean Vehicle Tax Credit equal to 30% of the sale price up to a maximum credit of $4,000 for the purchase of a used plug-in electric or hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. Beginning January 1, 2024, Clean Vehicle Tax Credits may be initiated and approved at the point of sale at participating dealerships registered with the IRS. Dealers will be responsible for submitting Clean Vehicle Tax Credit information to the IRS. Buyers are advised to obtain a copy of an IRS "time of sale" report, confirming it was submitted successfully by the dealer.

For the vehicle to qualify:

• Price cannot exceed $25,000.
• Need to verify the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
• Must be at least two model years older than the current calendar year in which the vehicle was purchased.
• Must be sold through a dealership, private sales not permitted.
• Not have already been transferred after August 16, 2022, to a qualified buyer.

For individuals to qualify:

• Must meet income eligibility, depending on modified adjusted gross income (AGI) and tax filing status.
• Must not be the first owner of the qualifying vehicle.
• Has not been allowed a credit under this section for any sale during the 3-year period ending on the date of the sale of such vehicle.
• Purchased for personal use, not a business, corporation or for resale.

To learn more, visit https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/used-clean-vehicle-credit