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How do I know if my car was claimed for the tax credit already

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by Geo2k11, Oct 16, 2017.

  1. Geo2k11

    Geo2k11 New Member

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    Exactly what the title says lol. I wanted to know if there was a way to find out if my car was claimed for the federal tax credit. I was just curious I bought it used with 48,xxx miles. Thanks in advance guys!

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  2. VTBIGDOG

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    You can only claim the tax credit in the year you purchased the vehicle new. Not being the original owner you are out of luck antway

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    Not exactly the tax claim but related to it. I have claimed the PG&E rebate ($500) on my used car. I have simply applied for it. I think they would check for its rebate status based on my application and accept or reject my application.
    Not really sure about tax rebate though...
     
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    i doubt you can check, it would be part of the original purchasers tax returns. unlikely a vin lookup with the ins, but i can't say definitively.
     
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    I missed this one ..... I bought my 2014 used PIP May 2016 and filed for my tax credit earlier this year and received it with my tax rebate. However, I have no idea if the previous/original owner did or not.
     
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    Yes!!!! I wanted to respond I know someone did it here I just didn't know who it was. Thank you! I'll take my chances lol

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    I'm in WA state, if that has anything to do with ???
     
  9. Geo2k11

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    Was it through federal or state?

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    No state income tax in WA, so no state income tax rebates possible.
     
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    Correct ... Federal