Yes, you can request the dealership to apply the tax credit retroactively. The IRS has recently modified its rules to allow dealers to submit sales reports for qualifying clean vehicle purchases made in 2024 retroactively. This change is due to issues where dealers missed the original three-day deadline for reporting these sales, which was necessary for buyers to receive the $7,500 federal EV tax credit. As a result, dealers can now submit reports for any eligible transactions from 2024, providing buyers with a second chance to claim their credits.
If you missed out on the credit due to these administrative issues, you should contact your dealership and ask them to submit the necessary paperwork to the IRS. The IRS’s updated portal allows dealerships to do this without the previous time constraints.
Keep in mind that dealerships may need time to adjust to these changes and might require assistance or guidance on the new process. Being proactive and following up with them can help resolve the issue more efficiently.
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