Poll: Are you getting the tax credit for your 2007 purchase?

[okiebutnotfrommuskogee]

Originally Posted by patsparks

Well I think it's the right country but no rebate.

I have been to your country twice and loved it both times.

[ronhowell]

Originally Posted by Jiipa

Sorry you didn't qualify for the credit.

I just made the cut-off, bought on Sept. 25th, so I got the $788 credit for my Prius.

I purchased, and took delivery, (aka "placed in service") on my Prius on September 28, 2007 and have filed for the $787.50 credit applicable, which vanished effective September 30, 2007. The key term in the IRS ruling is related to "placing in service", which I interpret as physically taking delivery.

So for instance if you placed an order for a Prius on the date I purchased, but wanted a specific color or options configuration that forced you to wait 6 weeks for delivery, you would be out-of-luck in getting the credit.

Ron.

[janiceschafer]

My accountant just finished my taxes a few weeks ago. (I filed an extension.) As soon as I saw them I'm called him and said "Hey you forgot the tax credit for my Prius". Turned out since I'm subject to AMT due to unreimbursed business expenses I don't get the credit. Even if I reduce the expenses I'm still can't take the credit for the reasons "Highly ImPriused" mentioned previously. Talking to my accountant in Northern Virginia and another accountant locally in the Charlotte, NC area where I live -- they both had more clients miss out on the tax credit than were able to take it. This makes me livid! I had not heard anything about this previously. The tax credit was not the only reason I bought a Prius; however, since I did buy it and I was told I'd get a $788 tax credit -- I expected to get it.

[djcabor]

I ordered a 2008 Prius touring #6 on May 22nd and it will be in between June 26th and July 1st. The Illinois "green rewards" program expired on May 15th. No tax credit for going green for me.

[dogfriend]

Originally Posted by red_johnny

I dont think any of you should get a credit for your cars. Your cars batterys kill everything around and does worse damage then any big SUV ever could! To me thats political

Fortunately for us, you weren't in charge of the program.


And you are wrong about the batteries, but I don't have the patience to explain it to you. Maybe you could do some research and educate yourself. I won't hold my breath.