2025 Lariat - Federal EV Credit Help (Dealership claims it was denied)

[chl]

Maybe this FAQ (from the IRS web site) will help - if FORD did not report the VIN to the IRS, then it will come back as ineligible.

As others may have said, you can still TRY to claim the credit at tax filing time next April, keep all documentation to back up your claim (MSRP is the key info) and remember there is an income limit to qualify for the tax credit which can be this year or the previous year's income (more info on the IRS web site):

FAQs 15

Q15. I input a VIN for a vehicle identified by a qualified manufacturer as an eligible vehicle, but it came back as ineligible. Is this accurate? Who do I contact for additional information? Is there a list of vehicles that are eligible for the credit? (added July 26, 2024)

A15. Qualified manufacturers identify and report eligible VINs to the IRS. IRS Energy Credits Online provides real-time confirmation of a vehicle’s eligibility using VINs provided by qualified manufacturers. Qualified manufacturers submit VINs of qualifying vehicles which are matched to time-of-sale reports. If a qualified manufacturer has not provided the IRS with a VIN for an eligible vehicle, the time-of-sale report will be rejected until the manufacturer provides the VIN to the IRS. We are working with qualified manufacturers to ensure all eligible VINs have been submitted.

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[TaxmanHog]

It's either a late "back end" report of the VIN to IRS or a typo as mentioned above.

Give it a couple more days to see if the systems sync up before finalizing the deal.

BTW, we're still 'watching' a member of the forum go through a 'manual claim for credit using alternative documentation' that persons claim for credit is currently suspended pending manual review, god knows when the review will get done.......

 

[F150Redux]

It's either a late "back end" report of the VIN to IRS or a typo as mentioned above.

Give it a couple more days to see if the systems sync up before finalizing the deal.

BTW, we're still 'watching' a member of the forum go through a 'manual claim for credit using alternative documentation' that persons claim for credit is currently suspended pending manual review, god knows when the review will get done.......

Thanks. The deal was already finalized (probably a mistake on my part). I was told repeatedly if they resolve this, they'd provide me a check to get me back to the original deal with the rebate. (I know, I'm not holding my breath.)

The truck is supposed to be on its way to me now. I'm going to provide all this info to the salesperson when he gets here.

Thanks all!

 

[Oafboy182]

You should be able to claim the $7500 on your tax return next year if the dealer didn't take it off the price of the truck. When they take it off the price you actually sign the tax rebate over to them so they can claim it. There is a separate form you sign for them.

 

[F150Redux]

You should be able to claim the $7500 on your tax return next year if the dealer didn't take it off the price of the truck. When they take it off the price you actually sign the tax rebate over to them so they can claim it. There is a separate form you sign for them.

Thanks. I didn't sign any papers transferring the rebate to them, so yeah, I'm hoping either they resolve it, or I'll just try and claim it at tax time.

 

[taraafico]

First thing first, it’s your disadvantage to to any dealer with Uber, because you are vulnerable to their haggle and tricks, second if you income qualified you should get your $7500 tax credit on the spot , if I were you I’d take $3500 discount and file the IRS and claim next year. Other choice is try a different dealer/day and see if the info matches . Good luck.

 

[jamelski]

If you don’t get the irs tax form submitted to irs you won’t get to claim it. You’ll have to eat the 7500 so you better make sure they fix it with the IRS or you won’t be able to claim it on your taxes. They probably put the car in over 80 K and why it’s being denied in the IRS system. If the truck is under 80k with options minus the stupid mandatory delivery you’re safe. I have a feeling they put in the stuff that put it over 80 K such as destination fee

 

[F150Redux]

If you don’t get the irs tax form submitted to irs you won’t get to claim it. You’ll have to eat the 7500 so you better make sure they fix it with the IRS or you won’t be able to claim it on your taxes. They probably put the car in over 80 K and why it’s being denied in the IRS system. If the truck is under 80k with options minus the stupid mandatory delivery you’re safe. I have a feeling they put in the stuff that put it over 80 K such as destination fee

I'm on them like white on rice. I'm not going to let them (the dealer or Ford) hose me out of $7500.

Unfortunately for them, I was laid off recently, so I have lots of time to spend on this.

 

[P-38]

Stick on them tight and get it wrapped up before the short window to report it to the IRS closes...else SOL come filing time if the dealer does not get it recorded in the IRS system.

 

[Mustang11s]

This is the issue. Your dealer should know about it. Tell them to reference efc 16635

 

[MountainAlive]

This is the issue. Your dealer should know about it. Tell them to reference efc 16635

 

[F150Redux]

This is the issue. Your dealer should know about it. Tell them to reference efc 16635

Thank you... that appears to be the error message I saw. I guarantee they knew this and were just being shady.

I'm emailing the salesperson now and going to call and complain in the morning.

 

[F150Redux]

I emailed the sales person this screen shot and told him I expect a phone call from the GM tomorrow to tell me how they are going to resolve this.

Thanks @Mustang11s

 

[TaxmanHog]

Thanks for sharing the DEALER network details @Mustang11s !!

 

[TaxmanHog]

I emailed the sales person this screen shot and told him I expect a phone call from the GM tomorrow to tell me how they are going to resolve this.

Thanks @Mustang11s

I HOPE, no guarantee, they they will be able to submit a "LATE" report of sale for either the credit transfer or that the vehicle is a qualified sale and you'll need to request credit with return, I'm curious how the system will affect the person with the huge CG report in the same year.

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