The VIN for the 2024 are coded different than 2022 and 2023.
For 2023 the 8th digit is the battery size. L = Standard Range, V = Extended Range.
Here is code chart for 2022/2023 VINs.
The forms for the 2024 tax year are not published yet. It is possible the new 2024 form could require more info to reflect the changes that took effect during 2024.
But I hope you are right and filing the tax credit is just as simple as years past.
I got Form 15400 "Clean Vehicle Seller Report" from the dealer on the day I purchased in February 2024. The dealer did apply the tax credit at the time of sale. Manager said I was the first customer they did Time of Sale with and it went smoothly.
I will still have to claim the tax credit...
Take the money.
Then take your time to buy the truck you want, from the dealer you want and for the price you like.
Also, you may be eligible for another tax credit on your new purchase.
Best not to wait until next January.
Might send a certified letter to owner of dealership requesting Form 15400. May also be a good idea to cc: copy of letter to Ford Customer Service or the Ford BEV team.
Time to be the "squeaky wheel". :) :)
Purchased in Feb 2024 and received $7500 tax credit at the point of sale.
I did get Form 15400 from dealer with all my paperwork on day of the sale. Dealers are required to give you that Form regardless if you did Point of Sale tax credit or plan to do the credit on your own.
Without Form...
The dealer is required to submit a Time of Sale report to the IRS and provide a copy to the buyer. Does not matter if you are doing a Point of Sale credit or if you are waiting to claim on your tax return later.
Clearly 🙂 stated on IRS site.
https://fueleconomy.gov/feg/tax2023.shtml
Lesson learned for others. If your dealer does not do ”Point of Sale” tax credit for you, then just walk away. We should be rewarding dealers that are participating with the program.
Not worth the hassle or the long wait to see if dealership files paperwork correctly for you to get the tax...
Different Ford regions have different rebate amounts. Some regions got $5k others got $7.5k on Lariats.
Believe all their regions got $7.5k on the XLT models.