Requesting clarification on the application and limitations of the Section 30C (Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit) federal tax credit for residential EVSE installations. Specifically: For tax years 2023 and onwards, does the increased $1,000 maximum credit per property per year apply nationwide, or is it restricted to property in census tracts identified as low-income or non-urban? Does the credit extend to bidirectional (V2G-capable) EVSE, or is it limited to standard Level 2 and DC fast charging equipment? Are there current IRS guidelines or recommended procedures for claiming this credit for home installations, especially regarding required documentation for location eligibility? Seeking experiences from users who have recently claimed this credit or insights from tax professionals with expertise in alternative fuels incentives.

Evse Federal Tax Credit

EVExplorer

Requesting clarification on the application and limitations of the Section 30C (Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit) federal tax credit for residential EVSE installations. Specifically:

For tax years 2023 and onwards, does the increased $1,000 maximum credit per property per year apply nationwide, or is it restricted to property in census tracts identified as low-income or non-urban?
Does the credit extend to bidirectional (V2G-capable) EVSE, or is it limited to standard Level 2 and DC fast charging equipment?
Are there current IRS guidelines or recommended procedures for claiming this credit for home installations, especially regarding required documentation for location eligibility?

Seeking experiences from users who have recently claimed this credit or insights from tax professionals with expertise in alternative fuels incentives.

ChargeCruiser

One quick tip: double-check your address using the DOE’s census tract tool before you install. Some folks found out too late their property wasn’t actually in a qualifying area. Also, I haven’t seen V2G-specific guidance from the IRS yet, so keep your receipts/model info just in case-they have clarified "qualified equipment" mostly means meets current safety standards, not bidirectionality. If anyone’s successfully claimed for a V2G charger, would love to hear your experience!

evexplorerpro

If you end up right on the edge of a qualifying census tract, grab a screenshot of the DOE map showing your property location for your records-there’s been confusion come tax time. And don’t forget, you attach Form 8911 with your return and might need to substantiate installer invoices and the actual address to satisfy the IRS. As for V2G, it's mostly about meeting UL and safety standards at this point-they aren’t picky about bidirectionality, but save your specs just in case someone at the IRS gets curious!