The Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit is a non-refundable credit. A non-refundable credit can reduce your tax liability to 0 (zero); however, it cannot result in a refund. So, if you qualify for a $350 credit and your tax liability is $200, you will only receive a $200 credit on your return. If your tax liability is zero, you will not receive the credit at all, even though you are otherwise eligible for it.

To report a Qualified Plug in Electric Motor Vehicle credit.

1. From within your TaxAct return (Online or Desktop), click Federal. On smaller devices, click in the upper left-hand corner, then click Federal.
2. Click Other Credits in the Federal Quick Q&A Topics menu to expand, then click Other credits.
3. Click General Business Credits.
4. Check the Form 8936 box and continue with the interview process.

Related Links

• Form 8936 Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit
• Plug-In Electric Drive Vehicle Credit (IRC 30D)
• Energy Incentives for Individuals in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

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