If a dealer refuses to provide a time-of-sale report, you can follow these steps:
- Request the Report Directly: Contact the dealer and ask them to provide the time-of-sale report as required by law. Dealers are mandated to provide this report within three calendar days of updating or rescinding it.
- Contact IRS Support: If the dealer refuses to provide the report, you may need to escalate the issue. Although dealers are typically the point of contact with the IRS for time-of-sale reports, you can seek guidance through the IRS’s secure messaging system in the ECO portal.
- Seek Assistance from NADA or Local Authorities: Consider reaching out to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) for advice or advocacy, as they have been involved in addressing similar issues.
- Consult a Tax Professional: If you are unable to obtain the report and need to claim the tax credit, consult a tax professional who can help navigate the situation and potentially assist in communicating with the dealer or IRS.
- File Your Tax Return Anyway: You can still file your tax return without the time-of-sale report, but you may face challenges in claiming the credit until the report is submitted.
Additionally, as of early 2025, the IRS has reopened the portal for dealers to submit time-of-sale reports for 2024 transactions, which may help resolve pending issues.
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