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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 4:14 PM
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SharpSnow627Jan 13, 2023 4:14 PM
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Quote from subx0va :
No you're going to lose more on trading then rebuying. Just consider it as a lesson learned and think twice before buying from Tesla again.
thats what I thought.. It sucks!!!
Jan 13, 2023 4:15 PM
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BrianT1548Jan 13, 2023 4:15 PM
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Quote from dcccc :
They're nice cars

I still don't get why my paycheck is deducted to pay for all these affluent white suburbanites to buy one

If you need a federal handout for a $65k car press thumbs down here:

Yes and they have now been recognized by NTSB to be heavier than ICE cars causing more road damage. And they don't pay for that either.
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Jan 13, 2023 4:15 PM
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dashinghunkJan 13, 2023 4:15 PM
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Quote from hexdexorex :
Is there a reason people wouldn't prefer Ioniq 5 / EV 6 at this point? Besides Tesla's charging network?

Tesla cars seem dated at this point (exterior design). and the brand carries a ton of baggage.
Are you putting Hyundai Ioniq in the same league as Tesla Model Y? Isn't it like comparing donkey with a horse?
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Jan 13, 2023 4:15 PM
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Loveday22Jan 13, 2023 4:15 PM
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Quote from Knightshade :
again this is flat out wrong.

Withholdings have no impact on eligibility for the credit.

Here again-

If you need an illustration-- go look at the 1040 form.
Line 16 is how much tax you owe before any additional deductions. Line 24 is your total tax owed after additional deductions (child credits for example)
If, absent the EV credit, line 24 is still $7500 or more you'd get the full $7500 credit that reduced that amount (this credit would also be filled in between 16 and 24).

It's only lines 25-33 that care about how much you "paid" thoroughout the year in withholdings and other payments. And that just determines, net of line 24, if you are owed $ back or owe more to the IRS.
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Jan 13, 2023 4:15 PM
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TheSource777Jan 13, 2023 4:15 PM
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Quote from hexdexorex :
Is there a reason people wouldn't prefer Ioniq 5 / EV 6 at this point? Besides Tesla's charging network?

Tesla cars seem dated at this point (exterior design). and the brand carries a ton of baggage.
Tesla cars have superior software. This cannot be overstated enough. https://www.pcmag.com/news/bmw-re...y-software

The fact that Teslas do software updates remotely while all other car companies require you going to a physical dealership is a gigantic quality of life improvement. Gigantic. And yes other OEMs will say they can do OTA updates but just google how many times that has happened over the year vs having to physically go in.

It's like buying a Chinese knockoff video game vs the original. Don't submit yourself to that.

And the tesla charging network is sorta a big deal.
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Jan 13, 2023 4:15 PM
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KnightshadeJan 13, 2023 4:15 PM
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Quote from fresh82 :
why does everyone assume they'll get the full $7500? battery component part of the ira has yet to be determined. currently the battery materials composition is not >=50% sourced in the US. so it's safer to assume you'll be getting $3750 instead

Batter component is irrelevant for Q1 because they aren't issuing guidance until April and they already said everything qualifies until then.



Quote from reqUser098 :
what if i over-paid tax for 2023, will i get refund when filing tax or i lost out on $7500
What you prepaid is irrelevant to qualifying. See my previous posts explaining and citing what lines on your 1040 you need to look at.
Jan 13, 2023 4:15 PM
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vndragonslayerJan 13, 2023 4:15 PM
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Quote from SkyKing02 :
let's say you owe the IRS $2500, then you don't have to pay $2500 but won't get the full $7500 credit? You only get $2500 credit?
you don't get anything back that you didn't owe.. its not free money out of the air

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Jan 13, 2023 4:15 PM
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deehydrationJan 13, 2023 4:15 PM
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Quote from Dr. J :
Is that supposed to be a brag? What's better - cash sitting at nearly 5% in a risk-free MM/MF and paying 2% on an auto loan, or paying cash upfront (for depreciating assets no less)?
I paid cash for the Model S in 2015 and for the Model 3 in 2018. Nobody was giving out 5% in an MM account in those years. End of the day, interest is interest. If you have the liquidity, pay cash and don't get into debt via monthly payments.
Jan 13, 2023 4:16 PM
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EddieMacAndCheeseJan 13, 2023 4:16 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
Def a lot cheaper, it hurts knowing we could've waited and gotten the credit…now my job offers a rebate too smh lol
Jan 13, 2023 4:16 PM
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Loveday22Jan 13, 2023 4:16 PM
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Quote from Techotech :
You're the one spreading misinformation. If the tax liability is more than 7.5k you will get the refund no matter what you have already paid
That is 100% not true Man. Please go look at the rules for this $7500 credit. It's not like the old one.
Jan 13, 2023 4:16 PM
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np1050Jan 13, 2023 4:16 PM
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Quote from Knightshade :
Sure...but it has nothing to do with qualifying for the credit or not.

In theory it might let you get some of the $7500 earlier in the year but that's all it'd change.
I feel like Tesla needs to educate the public on how to actually qualify for this credit they're advertising on their site. I feel my taxes are fairly straightforward and even then, having a tough time figuring out if I qualify.
Jan 13, 2023 4:16 PM
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fresh82Jan 13, 2023 4:16 PM
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Quote from Knightshade :
again this is flat out wrong.

Withholdings have no impact on eligibility for the credit.

Here again-

If you need an illustration-- go look at the 1040 form.
Line 16 is how much tax you owe before any additional deductions. Line 24 is your total tax owed after additional deductions (child credits for example)
If, absent the EV credit, line 24 is still $7500 or more you'd get the full $7500 credit that reduced that amount (this credit would also be filled in between 16 and 24).

It's only lines 25-33 that care about how much you "paid" thoroughout the year in withholdings and other payments. And that just determines, net of line 24, if you are owed $ back or owe more to the IRS.
this is correct. what i had posted earlier here is wrong. look at line 24 on your 1040 to determine if u get anything at all
Jan 13, 2023 4:16 PM
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teslafan_netJan 13, 2023 4:16 PM
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Quote from fresh82 :
why does everyone assume they'll get the full $7500? battery component part of the ira has yet to be determined. currently the battery materials composition is not >=50% sourced in the US. so it's safer to assume you'll be getting $3750 instead
The IRS has delayed implementing this rule until March. You can Google this news.
Jan 13, 2023 4:16 PM
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cgigateJan 13, 2023 4:16 PM
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Quote from SkyKing02 :
I usually get $200-$400 from the IRS every year. Does that mean I won't get $7500 back as a refund?
LOL!, IRS won't give you a cent, only rob you out .....
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KnightshadeJan 13, 2023 4:17 PM
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Quote from livelifeup22 :
Again - for most people their only income is their paycheck. If they don't owe enough to the IRS the get no credit. That is a 100% correct statement.
It is, but it's what you said earlier.

Quote from livelifeup22 :
Aga
Adjusting w4 is the only way for a lot of us to end up paying less to irs.

This is -100 percent wrong- and shows you still don't understand this.

What you pre-pay is totally irrelevant to qualifying.

Go re-read my post calling out the 1040 lines in play and this becomes obvious.

You have resolved the credit BEFORE YOU GET TO what you pre-paid via your W4 when filling out your 1040.
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