If your tax return is rejected due to issues with the time-of-sale report related to a clean vehicle tax credit, follow these steps:
- Verify the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): Ensure that the VIN is entered correctly on Form 8936. The IRS does not use letters “O,” “Q,” or “I” in VINs.
- Check Dealer’s Submission Status: If the VIN is correct but the return is still rejected, confirm with your dealer that they have submitted the required information to the IRS ECO system.
- Contact the Dealer: If the dealer has not submitted the time-of-sale report, ask them to do so immediately. Without a successfully submitted report, you cannot claim the credit.
- Wait or Amend: If the dealer confirms they have submitted the report but it’s not reflected in the IRS system, you may need to wait until the IRS updates its records. Alternatively, you can file your tax return without Form 8936 and then amend it once the information is available.
- Address Errors in Time-of-Sale Reports: If there was an error in the time-of-sale report and it was submitted within 48 hours, the dealer can void it. Otherwise, follow any additional guidance provided by the IRS.
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