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If the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) was input incorrectly on Form 8936 for the Clean Vehicle Credit, you cannot claim the tax credit with that incorrect information. The IRS will reject your return with a reject code of SA-F8936-030, indicating that the VIN does not match the e-File database.
Steps to Correct the Issue:
- Verify the VIN: Check the VIN against the one on Form 15400, which you should receive from the seller, or against the vehicle’s documentation to ensure it is accurate.
- Correct and Resubmit: Enter the correct VIN on Form 8936 and resubmit the return.
- Attach Substantiation: If the IRS still rejects your return and you are certain the VIN is correct, you may need to attach a PDF document to substantiate the VIN. The attachment should describe the purpose as “Substantiate VIN”.
- Paper File or Amend: If electronic filing continues to be problematic, consider paper filing the return or filing without the credit initially and amending it later once the dealer has provided the necessary information to the IRS.
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