[davidrbaker3971]

Has anyone submitted their 2022 federal tax forms yet and claimed the 30% credit using the cost of the Qmerit Level 2 charging outlet ?
I purchased a Juicebox EVSE and am definitely going to claim it as it was $550. I had read that someone had discussed the Qmerit installation eligibilty with a CPA and had been advised that since the level 2 was included in the price paid for the Bolt the cost would be eligible to include on form 8911.
thoughts/ considerations?

 

[ARob]

I think you will find tax experts are more trustworthy on matters like this than strangers on the internet. Just sayin!

 

[jreddington]

I never got a $ figure in my Qmerit quote so would’nt even know how much to claim.

 

[The Other Tom]

I'm not a tax expert and this is not tax advice, but my thoughts are that any amount you had to pay out of pocket (not reimbursed by GM/Qmerit) would be eligible for the credit.
Again, just my opinion, but if the cost of the installation was included in the cost of the car, then it would fall under the $7500 tax credit for an EV, which the Bolt was not eligible for in 2022.

 

[TimBolt]

You can only claim a credit if you paid for the install and/or equipment, and have receipts for those expenses.

 

[pooge30]

It is not a guranatee 30%. There are other credits in the tax code that , combined, will reduce this 30%. I think I got aroud $250 credit on a $1600 cost for the equipment and installation. Don't ask me what exactly knocked it down as I can't remember.

 

[jreddington]

I'm not a tax expert and this is not tax advice, but my thoughts are that any amount you had to pay out of pocket (not reimbursed by GM/Qmerit) would be eligible for the credit.
Again, just my opinion, but if the cost of the installation was included in the cost of the car, then it would fall under the $7500 tax credit for an EV, which the Bolt was not eligible for in 2022.

But if he’s filing for 2022 that means he didn’t qualify for the EV tax credit.

 

[NonRevGuy]

Has anyone been able to get an invoice from Qmerit or the electrician?

 

[Mike DZ]

BTW last I checked, the HR Block tax software did not have the 8911 form. Had to file a paper amendment.

 

[pooge30]

BTW last I checked, the HR Block tax software did not have the 8911 form. Had to file a paper amendment.

THis is correct. I contacted HR BLock and they told me their software does not support form 8911. I asked for a Refund, which I got and bought Turbo Tax, which does support the form.

 

[The Other Tom]

But if he’s filing for 2022 that means he didn’t qualify for the EV tax credit.

Correct. That's why I said "which the Bolt was not eligible for in 2022. "

 

[FlashBoltEUV]

You can only claim what you paid for out of pocket. The QMerit install was complimentary with the purchase of the Bolt, so it doesn’t qualify unless you paid extra for a custom install.

 

[davidrbaker3971]

Has anyone been able to get an invoice from Qmerit or the electrician?

yes i got the quote summary from qmerit showing costs and a credit for the amount.

 

[davidrbaker3971]

You can only claim what you paid for out of pocket. The QMerit install was complimentary with the purchase of the Bolt, so it doesn’t qualify unless you paid extra for a custom install.

the 8911 instructions dont say anything about how the install was paid it only asks for the total cost.

 

[davidrbaker3971]

You can only claim what you paid for out of pocket. The QMerit install was complimentary with the purchase of the Bolt, so it doesn’t qualify unless you paid extra for a custom install.

based on IRS interrpetaion or just your opinion?

 

[davidrbaker3971]

You can only claim a credit if you paid for the install and/or equipment, and have receipts for those expenses.

i have the receipt for the install from qmerit. irs instructions dont say out of pocket expense it only asks for the cost of install.

 

[FlashBoltEUV]

based on IRS interrpetaion or just your opinion?

If you want to risk the audit, it's no skin off mine.

 

[PhilipD]

i have the receipt for the install from qmerit. irs instructions dont say out of pocket expense it only asks for the cost of install.

I think you need to read ALL the tax code and see if what you propose will work.

 

[NonRevGuy]

There’s nothing wrong with folks pursuing their own paths and take on risks we wish to take. We’re all adults and can help one another with the information and experiences we’ve gathered from Qmerit and our electricians.

 

[InsaneBolt]

We technically paid for the "complementary EV charger installation" when we purchased our vehicles. I see no problem with using the electrician's estimated quote to claim the 30% EV charger rebate via IRS tax form 8911. 30% off nearly $1000 with a <1% audit risk that could result in repaying the 30% + another 25% in penalties and interest are better odds than most gambles nowadays...