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expiredMurraytheDemonSkull posted Jan 13, 2023 4:18 AM

2023 Tesla Model Y + $7,500 Federal Tax Credit

$52,990

$52,990

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Tesla has dropped the base price of the Tesla Model Y from $65,990 down to $52,990. This price reduction means the Model Y now qualifies for the $7,500 Federal Tax Credit (details here).

Thanks to Community Member MurraytheDemonSkull for finding this deal.

Additionally, the base prices of all Tesla vehicles have been reduced. The base Model 3 is now $43,990, which is $3,000 lower than before. The Model 3 Performance is now $53,990, which is $9,000 lower than before, and now qualifies for the tax credit.

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  • This is $13,000 lower (19% savings) than the previous base price.
  • Factoring in the tax credit, the price of the Model Y today is $20,000 less than one purchased in December 2022.
  • To qualify for the federal tax credit, one must not exceed the following adjusted gross income limits:
    • $300,000 for married couples filing jointly
    • $225,000 for heads of households
    • $150,000 for all other filers
  • The tax credit is not refundable, which means one must have federal tax due to take advantage of it. If the tax due is less than the credit amount, one can only claim the credit up to the amount of the tax due.
  • Refer to the forum thread for additional deal discussion.

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Tesla has dropped the base price of the Tesla Model Y from $65,990 down to $52,990. This price reduction means the Model Y now qualifies for the $7,500 Federal Tax Credit (details here).

Thanks to Community Member MurraytheDemonSkull for finding this deal.

Additionally, the base prices of all Tesla vehicles have been reduced. The base Model 3 is now $43,990, which is $3,000 lower than before. The Model 3 Performance is now $53,990, which is $9,000 lower than before, and now qualifies for the tax credit.

Editor's Notes

Written by RazorConcepts
  • This is $13,000 lower (19% savings) than the previous base price.
  • Factoring in the tax credit, the price of the Model Y today is $20,000 less than one purchased in December 2022.
  • To qualify for the federal tax credit, one must not exceed the following adjusted gross income limits:
    • $300,000 for married couples filing jointly
    • $225,000 for heads of households
    • $150,000 for all other filers
  • The tax credit is not refundable, which means one must have federal tax due to take advantage of it. If the tax due is less than the credit amount, one can only claim the credit up to the amount of the tax due.
  • Refer to the forum thread for additional deal discussion.

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Jan 13, 2023 1:59 PM
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elpablolvJan 13, 2023 1:59 PM
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Quote from TheKingofDeals :
Wow I predicted this would happen when the $7500 rebate was applied in Dec end of year sale. I was reading through the tax rebate and figured they'd do this to move more cars.

See https://slickdeals.net/f/16329616-ymmv-tesla-model-3-and-model-y-take-delivery-between-12-21-2022-and-12-31-2022-and-receive-7-500-discount-and-10-000-supercharger-credits?v=1&p=160833211#post160833211

I may try to convenience the wife to pick up Model 3 Performance.
Any prediction on price say in June or July? I need a new vehicle by then to replace my 16 yr old Toyota. It still runs great but it has high milage and if/when it does break down, it will really mess up our daily schedule that we don't have time for. Thanks!
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Jan 13, 2023 1:59 PM
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substancepJan 13, 2023 1:59 PM
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I tell all new interested Tesla buyers this, upgrade the range. Amongst all the small annoyances, this is the biggest one to me especially on a SMALL road trip. Also consider (Test drive) a hybrid vs just a Tesla (oh that Lexus). Like my Tesla M3 everytime I drive it but there are moments I have regret when I need to charge at the most inconvenient time. End of the day YOLO
Jan 13, 2023 2:00 PM
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patrixJan 13, 2023 2:00 PM
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Quote from BeigeLake5822 :
Any issue if people cancel their order and order at the the new price?
You should be able to cancel. You'll lose your $250 non-refundable order fee.
Jan 13, 2023 2:01 PM
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mike312Jan 13, 2023 2:01 PM
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Would leasing gives me 7500 credit,Any input
Jan 13, 2023 2:01 PM
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yk88Jan 13, 2023 2:01 PM
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This is great for new buyers but by doing this they've essentially killed off the used market.
Jan 13, 2023 2:02 PM
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elpablolvJan 13, 2023 2:02 PM
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Quote from baggy :
I'm on my second Bolt and the car has served me very well.
With current $7500 rebate on Bolt, that's a no Brainer if someone wants to get an EV.
I know! It is such a good deal, but no deal stock near me and they added on "packages" to the vehicles. Hopefully with Tesla's price cut, it will draw potential Bolt buys to them.
Jan 13, 2023 2:02 PM
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Oil_BurnerJan 13, 2023 2:02 PM
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Quote from indianexpert :
Anyone who thinks 3 and Y is luxury auto has no idea of luxury in automobiles. I drove 3 for 2 yrs and sold to move to better ride quality and stability Vw ID4. Dont get musked. Customer service is bad as well as cheaply made 3 and Y.
Exactly! - It was laughable when a Tesla salesperson in 2010 was trying to sell me a Tesla Model-S and comparing it with a Mercedes S-Class - What a bunch :-) Did anyone check the quality of plastic used on Model-S door panels? OMG! and does someone find plastic on a S-Class door panel at all ? :-) Again, I am talking about the 2010 era

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Jan 13, 2023 2:02 PM
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ChlamberJan 13, 2023 2:02 PM
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Now they just need to reduce FSD pricing to increase the take rate. Volumes solidified and margins maximized. The razor and the blade model converted to the vehicle market
Jan 13, 2023 2:03 PM
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jfk123Jan 13, 2023 2:03 PM
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Quote from AJAR19 :
Withholdings has nothing to do with it. Its just how much you pay in federal taxes. You end up paying around $7500 in federal taxes after making 50k in taxable income. With the standard deduction being $13,850 for 2023 single filers, assuming no other deductions/dependants, you would need to make at least around 64k to take advantage of the entire credit.
Quote from klandnyc1 :
No. As long as you have at least $7500 in tax liability, meaning you are paying 7500 in federal taxes, you will get the rebate as long as you are within the AGI limits. If your deduction from your paycheck already paid for your taxes, you will get a refund.
Thanks for the clarifications. I got stuck on the word "owe" on the IRS website, which is why I thought about reducing withholding amount. My tax liability is (unfortunately) way higher than that, so good to go I guess.
Jan 13, 2023 2:03 PM
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hotcakeJan 13, 2023 2:03 PM
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Quote from patrix :
You should be able to cancel. You'll lose your $250 non-refundable order fee.
Don't cancel, they will adjust the latest price to your existing order. I got an email with updated numbers today.
Jan 13, 2023 2:03 PM
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jdang7891Jan 13, 2023 2:03 PM
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Quote from iahawks550 :
Still not really an apples to apples comparison. My insurance doubled going from a 2005 Camry to a 2014 Camry last month.

I would be interested in a quote of a comparable year/price with a Tesla. I will probably call my agent in a bit.
Insurance is still more expensive for ev cars
Jan 13, 2023 2:03 PM
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tgroldJan 13, 2023 2:03 PM
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Quote from RowlandC :
People with tax questions. Look at your 2021 1040 tax form. If line 24 is at least $7500 and your 2023 income is the same or above 2021 you'll maximize the $7500 ev credit. Simple as that.
So if the taxes are over $7500 and you withhold over that amount do you get your refund back on what was over withheld?
Jan 13, 2023 2:03 PM
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klandnyc1Jan 13, 2023 2:03 PM
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Quote from wisefather :
For anyone who can afford this car, does anyone actually qualify for fed tax credit. Income limits are so low...
Exactly… if you make less than 150K, this is no Slickdeal. Government shouldn't be giving incentives for people to buy expensive cars beyond what they can afford. The only slickdeal was the guy who sold his Tesla to a dealer yesterday. Nationwide there are now ten of thousands of used Tesla sitting in lots that have been discounted 20% overnight. What do you think the dealers are going to do?
Jan 13, 2023 2:04 PM
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tictaktoeJan 13, 2023 2:04 PM
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Quote from TofuVic :
If anyone is interested in hard numbers to figure out how much less expensive it is now compared to Tesla's best deal of 2022, I bought a Tesla Model Y Long Range 7-Seater with white interior in late December 2022.

Excluding taxes and fees, I paid $63,940. It's now $59,630, which is $4,310 less, and it is eligible for the $7,500 tax credit. That means if I didn't buy it in December and bought it today, I would have saved $11,810 + sales tax, so a bit over $12,000 in savings I missed. (I got 10,000 Supercharger miles, which is worth somewhere between $500 and $1,000.) With taxes and fees, I paid $71,578.55 in total.

I hope this helps,
Tofu Vic
$7,500 credit likely to be only for those earning less than $150k single/$300k HH PLUS your federal tax liability to be over $7500 when you file tax returns for it to be adjusted against. For others, no go.

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Jan 13, 2023 2:05 PM
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tonesterJan 13, 2023 2:05 PM
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Keep in mind the MSRP includes any factory/port-installed accessories/options as well:

(Taken from the IRS Clean Vehicle FAQ, https://www.irs.gov/pub/taxpros/fs-2022-42.pdf):

Q2. Are there any price limitations on new clean vehicles eligible for the credit? (added December 29, 2022)
A2. Yes. The manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the new clean vehicle may not exceed the following amounts
for the following vehicle types:
• Vans - $80,000
• Sport Utility Vehicles - $80,000
• Pickup Trucks - $80,000
• Other - $55,000
If the MSRP exceeds the limitation for that specific vehicle type, that vehicle is not eligible for the new clean vehicle credit.
The MSRP for this purpose is the base retail price suggested by the manufacturer, plus the retail price suggested by the
manufacturer for each accessory or item of optional equipment physically attached to the vehicle at the time of delivery to
the dealer. It does not include destination charges or optional items added by the dealer, or taxes and fees.

The Clean Vehicle Qualified Manufacturer Requirements contains a list of eligible clean vehicles, including fuel cell vehicles,
that qualified manufacturers have indicated to the IRS meet the requirements to claim the new clean vehicle credit
beginning January 1, 2023.

Q3. How will I know what the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) is for a vehicle? (added December 29, 2022)
A3. The MSRP will be on the vehicle information label attached to each vehicle on a dealer's premises. The MSRP for this
purpose is the base retail price suggested by the manufacturer, plus the retail price suggested by the manufacturer for each
accessory or item of optional equipment physically attached to the vehicle at the time of delivery to the dealer.
It does not
include destination charges or optional items added by the dealer, or taxes and fees.

What this means is if you choose to add various options/accessories to your 5-seater Model Y prior to delivery, its final MSRP might very well exceed the $55K limit, thus potentially disqualifying it from the $7500 tax credit; just adding Enhanced Autopilot alone to your Model Y order would put its final MSRP way beyond the $55K limit. Granted there aren't too may pre-order options to choose from, but if you were to add 20" wheels ($2000) and black ($1500) or red ($2000) paint (any color other than white is at least a $1000 option), those two options alone would also put you over the $55K limit.

"Optional items added by dealer" means stuff like third-party paint protection (e.g., ceramic coating, PPF), window tinting, etc., and as such would not necessarily count towards the final MSRP figure.

Note--I am not knocking Tesla or its price drop on their vehicles, but simply pointing out a potential caveat that would apply to any new EV make/model purchased in 2023.
Last edited by tonester January 13, 2023 at 06:29 AM.

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