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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 15, 2023 8:29 AM
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Freeloader87Jan 15, 2023 8:29 AM
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Quote from dohmahmigh :
I see a lot of folks are getting "Amount you owe" (line 37 your 1040 assuming you didn't withhold enough) and your "total tax" obligation (line 24 of your 1040 - how much you owe IRS before any withholding) mixed up.
So let me try to clear things up here:
If your line 24 is equal or greater than $7500, then you are fully utilizing this EV credit of $7.5k--GREAT Smilie
If your line 24 is less than $7.5k, then you are NOT fully utilizing the $7.5k credit--NOT GREAT Frown DO NOT look at line 37 of your 1040 because your withholding is IRRELEVANT.
TLDR - you want your "total tax" obligation (line 24) to be at least $7500.
Hope this clears the confusions for everyone
But what about the non refundable part? If I already paid for my obligation, how I take advantage of this credit?
Jan 15, 2023 8:37 AM
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EagerPiranha769Jan 15, 2023 8:37 AM
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Quote from EfficientWalrus7040 :
Donating to charity is a write off. That reduces your taxable income. A tax credit is a dollar for dollar credit against your tax bill. If you owed $10,000 you'd now owe $2,500. If you owed $500 you'd be getting a rebate of $7,000.
Nonrefundable credit. So if you owed $500, you will now owe $0 and get no rebates.
Jan 15, 2023 8:39 AM
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DeeDonJan 15, 2023 8:39 AM
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Quote from mmbmca :
Highlander is a lot more roomier and can accommodate more people comfortably. Getting a Tesla is just for having a car with the oomph factor is they sold Model C for this price if would be a deal.
True. But, the problem is that dealerships within 100 miles of me do not have the Highlander Platinum in stock. They also said special order could take months. Same with slightly lower trim. It will also come out at least $12k more than the Model Y. It is so in-demand that it does not last long on the lot and no room to negotiate the price. Anyway, I may still get a hybrid in the future when it's time to replace my other car, but for now, the MY seems a reasonable alternative.
Jan 15, 2023 9:11 AM
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whizboyJan 15, 2023 9:11 AM
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Quote from EliteDealHunter :
Likely accurate… maybe I should hold off.
That's what she said.. 😊
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DoobieBrotherJan 15, 2023 9:17 AM
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Imagine if people were all like you 100 years ago we would still be riding horses.. cars are no good.. we have no proper roads! Giddy up!
Are you so sure that isn't the plan the way we have it now? if you destroy the transportation system we have now and developed over the last hundred years and replaced it with something that doesn't work you've effectively destroyed it all.
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ApexLegendsJan 15, 2023 9:56 AM
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Quote from EfficientWalrus7040 :
Donating to charity is a write off. That reduces your taxable income. A tax credit is a dollar for dollar credit against your tax bill. If you owed $10,000 you'd now owe $2,500. If you owed $500 you'd be getting a rebate of $7,000.
if you don't owned any money to gov then u can't get $7k?
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FishKillaJan 15, 2023 9:58 AM
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Quote from svt3391 :
I took delivery in October. Car still has only 231 miles on. We didn't get the price cut, nor free miles, and the tax credit. Come to think we could have saved $20500 for the very same car made me sick to the stomach.

Well what is gonna really make you reach for the Pepto is it is only going to get worse as the resale value plummets as the prices drop more and next year the credit becomes POS probably eliminating the income caps so available to anyone,

2024 it will be 35K brand new POS.

What were you thinking?

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Jan 15, 2023 10:09 AM
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CuppycakesJan 15, 2023 10:09 AM
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Clearly people don't buy the Y for looks. It's atrocious on the road. Literally looks like a Model 3 that got stung, along with a humpback whale design. Telsa needs to take design notes from cars like Polestar 3, Mach E, in the future.
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FishKillaJan 15, 2023 10:17 AM
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Quote from RedOctane :
I have purchased 4 Tesla's already, 3 Model X's and 1 Model Y and I am extremely happy with all of them. I would highly recomend the Model Y. After the 7500 tax credit you will drive the car for 2-3 years and will most likely make money on it
Are you kidding?

The value of used Teslas just went down the toilet
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Jan 15, 2023 10:27 AM
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karan1455Jan 15, 2023 10:27 AM
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Quote from just4shoppin :
MA has $3500 rebate for EVs under $55,000!

Federal $7500 tax refund + MA rebate $3500 = Sweet $11,000 !!
MA resident here. I just see $3500 for model 3.
I'm not sure if that rebate still applies on LR model y under $55k?
Jan 15, 2023 10:40 AM
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elenexJan 15, 2023 10:40 AM
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Non-refundable credit simply means that if you did not OWE $7500 in this tax year, you can only get back what you OWED in taxes. You cannot claim the full balance if your annual tax bill was not at least $7500. Withholding has nothing to do this because "non-refundable" means you cannot get more back than you owe. If your withholding is greater than your tax debt, than that money is considered "overpayment" as opposed to money that is "refundable," which you can be awarded beyond a net even or $0 tax bill (you can actually come out of your tax filing net positive with a refundable credit).

Plain examples on a NON-REFUNDABLE credit like the EV credit:

You owed $10,000 in taxes in 2022, had $12,000 withheld, and claimed the $7500 EV credit. Your refund would be $2000 in overpayment PLUS $7500 in non-refundable credit for a total of $9500 because you paid the government $10,000 for the year.

You owed $5,000 in taxes in 2022, had $7,000 withheld, and claimed the $7500 EV credit. Your refund would be $2000 in overpayment PLUS $5,000 in non-refundable credit for a total of $7000 because non-refundable credits cap at what you actually owed for the year.

VERSUS a REFUNDABLE credit (NOT what the EV is, but for example the American Oppurtunity Tax Credit):

You owed $1,000 in taxes in 2022, had $2,000 withheld, and claimed the $2500 AOTC credit. Your refund would be $1000 in overpayment PLUS the FULL $2,500 in refundable credit for a total of $3,500 even though you only owed $1,000 in taxes because "refundable" refers to a credit that you can be granted beyond what was owed (for a net GAIN on taxes, instead of net even).

Disclaimer: I am not a tax professional but have been doing my own for 20 years including when I was in school and very poor and claimed that very AOTC credit for a net positive tax year. :-)
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a5ehrenJan 15, 2023 11:12 AM
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Quote from Cuppycakes :
Clearly people don't buy the Y for looks. It just looks atrocious on the road. Literally looks like a Model 3 that got stung, along with a humpback whale design. Telsa needs to take design notes from cars like Polestar 3, Mach E, in the future.
The 3 is ugly as well. The S looks nice but the yoke is stupid and it costs a ton.
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Jan 15, 2023 11:15 AM
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mattkwon72Jan 15, 2023 11:15 AM
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Quote from EliteDealHunter :
Likely accurate… maybe I should hold off.
But you won't get the 7500 tax credit after march.
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KensicJan 15, 2023 11:25 AM
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Quote from Cuppycakes :
Clearly people don't buy the Y for looks. It just looks atrocious on the road. Literally looks like a Model 3 that got stung, along with a humpback whale design. Telsa needs to take design notes from cars like Polestar 3, Mach E, in the future.
looks is subjective.

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