That $7,500 Green Car Credit

The new Inflation Reduction Act EV credit is limited. First, there are income limitations. If you’re single the limit is $150,000 and if you’re married, $300,000. So, if you make more than that, you don’t qualify. Second, the cost of the car cannot exceed $55,000. So much for buying that Tesla and getting a $7,500 rebate. There are some transitional rules. If you had a binding contract to purchase prior to August 17, 2022, you can elect to go under the old rules and get some credit, based upon the old law. Used cars do qualify for a lower credit, so if you make less than the income limits and buy a used car, you get some credit for that. So, be careful when you read the hype for buying a new green car, the devil is in the details.

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