[EVDL List]

I've been lurking for a couple years now studying up and planning and I think
it's time to come out of the closet. I'll likely begin my first conversion
this year. I've searched the archives and spent a fair amount of time
looking through a number of other webpages trying to find this info but I
suspect many of you will know the answer right off the top of your head.

I live in California. I'm going to convert an early sixties bug.

Are the tax incentives (Federal or State) or rebates still in effect?

>From what I can gather about the most I could hope for was a Tax Credit of
10% of the conversion cost, but some of the links seem to be gone now and
I'm wondering if even that has gone away?

Just as an editorial note: I'm sure all of you feel the same way--it's
irritating that there's a $7,500(Fed) AND a $5,000(State) incentive on new
ZEV and yet almost nothing for a conversion? Seems to me that the folks
that are doing conversions are doing double duty by not only creating a new
ZEV, but also removing an old, polluting vehicle from the road!

Thanks for your help!

Sam

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Hello Sam,

The IRS form you want is Form 8910 which is the Alternate Motor Vehicle
Credit. You can down load at the IRS Forms site. Be sure to down load the
Instruction for the Form 8910.

This form is not only for new vehicles which use other types of fuel
systems, but also for plug-in conversions.

If you are using a tax computer program that is generate by any tax
services, this Form 8910 will be listed in that program for you to select.
All you have to do is input the cost of conversion and it will fill out the
form for you.

Roland


----- Original Message -----
From: "SamGIII" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 9:42 AM
Subject: [EVDL] Tax and rebate incentives


>
> I've been lurking for a couple years now studying up and planning and I
> think
> it's time to come out of the closet. I'll likely begin my first
> conversion
> this year. I've searched the archives and spent a fair amount of time
> looking through a number of other webpages trying to find this info but I
> suspect many of you will know the answer right off the top of your head.
>
> I live in California. I'm going to convert an early sixties bug.
>
> Are the tax incentives (Federal or State) or rebates still in effect?
>
> >From what I can gather about the most I could hope for was a Tax Credit
> >of
> 10% of the conversion cost, but some of the links seem to be gone now and
> I'm wondering if even that has gone away?
>
> Just as an editorial note: I'm sure all of you feel the same way--it's
> irritating that there's a $7,500(Fed) AND a $5,000(State) incentive on new
> ZEV and yet almost nothing for a conversion? Seems to me that the folks
> that are doing conversions are doing double duty by not only creating a
> new
> ZEV, but also removing an old, polluting vehicle from the road!
>
> Thanks for your help!
>
> Sam
>
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Thanks Roland!

It's interesting that "cost of conversion" is left pretty wide open. I
suppose like most things with taxes you'd want to have good records to back
your numbers up, but my first thought is that could include a whole host of
costs including things like shipping for components, shop rental (for those
who'd need it), bodywork that's required for the modification, etc.

Has anyone encountered any clear guidelines as to what could be included as
a "cost of conversion" and what could not be included?
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It doesn't go into any detail in the instructions for the form?

SamGIII <[email protected]> wrote:

>
> Thanks Roland!
>
> It's interesting that "cost of conversion" is left pretty wide open. I
> suppose like most things with taxes you'd want to have good records to back
> your numbers up, but my first thought is that could include a whole host of
> costs including things like shipping for components, shop rental (for those
> who'd need it), bodywork that's required for the modification, etc.
>
> Has anyone encountered any clear guidelines as to what could be included as
> a "cost of conversion" and what could not be included?
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Plug-In Hybrid Conversion Kits
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From: SamGIII <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Fri, February 4, 2011 9:42:25 AM
Subject: [EVDL] Tax and rebate incentives


I've been lurking for a couple years now studying up and planning and I thi=
nk
it's time to come out of the closet. I'll likely begin my first conversi=
on
this year. I've searched the archives and spent a fair amount of time
looking through a number of other webpages trying to find this info but I
suspect many of you will know the answer right off the top of your head.

I live in California. I'm going to convert an early sixties bug.

Are the tax incentives (Federal or State) or rebates still in effect?

>From what I can gather about the most I could hope for was a Tax Credit of
10% of the conversion cost, but some of the links seem to be gone now and
I'm wondering if even that has gone away?

Just as an editorial note: I'm sure all of you feel the same way--it's
irritating that there's a $7,500(Fed) AND a $5,000(State) incentive on new
ZEV and yet almost nothing for a conversion? Seems to me that the folks
that are doing conversions are doing double duty by not only creating a new
ZEV, but also removing an old, polluting vehicle from the road! =


Thanks for your help!

Sam

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Hello Sam,

You list the total cost to do this conversion which includes modifications
to the vehicle and the total cost of each item that is listed in the
invoice.

Keep every single cost statement for your conversion, even each sales slip
for a bolt or nut. You can even give a estimate cost of a old or existing
parts you may have in storage. Do not forget to add the spare parts items
that you may carry in the EV for emergency repair.

Our state has a similar tax credit which is call Alternative Energy System
Credit. I use that credit when I built my super insulated house which has 6
to 8 times more R-factor then a standard constructed house which uses a
different wood and concrete structure.

At that time, the mistake that was made in the tax form, is to include all
the expenses. This resulted in about 2000 pages of data. I took these
forms directly to the IRS office and they said, they will not even look at
it or even under stand it.

Roland



----- Original Message -----
From: "SamGIII" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 12:30 PM
Subject: Re: [EVDL] Tax and rebate incentives


>
> Thanks Roland!
>
> It's interesting that "cost of conversion" is left pretty wide open. I
> suppose like most things with taxes you'd want to have good records to
> back
> your numbers up, but my first thought is that could include a whole host
> of
> costs including things like shipping for components, shop rental (for
> those
> who'd need it), bodywork that's required for the modification, etc.
>
> Has anyone encountered any clear guidelines as to what could be included
> as
> a "cost of conversion" and what could not be included?
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Jeff: Nope, I can't find any more detailed instructions above and beyond
"enter the cost of the conversion."

I would be inclined to agree with Roland--I'll keep very detailed records
and receipts and include EVERYTHING that is required to convert the car and
let them come back and tell me what they don't think belongs, I suppose. I
think a strong case could be made for many things outside of the main
components (e.g. body modifications for battery boxes, suspension & brake
modifications, LED lights, heater, low rolling resistance tires, lightweight
wheels, etc.)

Thanks for your help!

Sam
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I kept a spreadsheet of my expenditures and just entered the total while
doing my taxes last year. I considered my time as "free." As long as it's
not unreasonable, I'm sure they won't bat an eye. Of course, it's important
to keep records in case you get audited.

-Dan

SamGIII <[email protected]> wrote:

>
> Jeff: Nope, I can't find any more detailed instructions above and beyond
> "enter the cost of the conversion."
>
> I would be inclined to agree with Roland--I'll keep very detailed records
> and receipts and include EVERYTHING that is required to convert the car and
> let them come back and tell me what they don't think belongs, I suppose. I
> think a strong case could be made for many things outside of the main
> components (e.g. body modifications for battery boxes, suspension & brake
> modifications, LED lights, heater, low rolling resistance tires,
> lightweight
> wheels, etc.)
>
> Thanks for your help!
>
> Sam
> --
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