[etischer]

New plug-in conversion credit. A new plug-in conversion credit of 10% of the cost of converting any motor vehicle (new or used) to a qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicle. The maximum credit is $4,000 per vehicle. This credit is claimed on Form 8910, Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit, and applies to property placed in service after February 17, 2009.

http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/article...210607,00.html

[FarFromStock]

What is considered a "qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicle?" Are DIY projects qualified?

[EV-propulsion.com]

Here is some more info from IRS
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i8910.pdf

tHE FOLLOWING IS TAKEN FROM THIS DOCUMENT
Qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicle. This is a
vehicle converted (and then placed in service after February 17,2009)

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to be propelled to a significant extent by an

electric motor that draws electricity from certain batteries
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capable of being recharged from an external source of

electricity, and that meets certain additional requirements.

In addition to certification, the following requirements
must be met to qualify for the credit:
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You are the owner of the vehicle. The original use of the vehicle began with you,

You aquired the vehicle for your use and not for resale; and
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You use the vehicle primarily in the United States.

Mike
www.EV-propulsion.com

[FarFromStock]

Thanks Mike!

[order99]

That sounds like DIY to me!

[EV-propulsion.com]

here's a link to the form
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8910.pdf

But, like you have heard before, always talk to your tax advisor before taking any deductions....etc
mike
www.EV-propulsion.com

[dataman19]

Here is my reply in the other thread...
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http://www.diyelectriccar.com/forums...and-38348.html
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dataman19