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┌──────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│TAX CREDITS/DEDUCTIONS FOR CLEAN-FUEL VEHICLES│
└──────────────────────────────────────────────┘
The Energy Policy Act of 1992 wrote into law some new tax
incentives to purchase clean-fuel vehicles, starting on
July 1, 1993.
DEDUCTIONS FOR PURCHASE OR CONVERSION TO CLEAN-FUEL VEHICLE.
The new law provides deductions on such vehicles as follows:
. For vehicles that were originally manufactured to run
on clean fuel, the deduction applies to the cost of
the engine, fuel storage tank and the delivery and
exhaust systems.
. For vehicles converted to run on clean fuel, the deduc-
tion is allowed for the cost of conversion.
The deduction for cars is limited to $2,000, while a larger
deduction of $5,000 is allowed for trucks of between 10,000
and 26,000 pounds gross weight. For larger trucks (over
26,000 pounds) and for busses seating 20 or more adults,
the deduction can be as much as $50,000 of the qualifying
costs.
It is not necessary that the vehicle that is purchased or
converted be used in a trade or business. A personal-use
vehicle can also qualify for the deduction. In addition,
note that the deduction reduces adjusted gross income,
which means that it will not be reduced by either: (a) the
2% of income floor that applies to certain miscellaneous
itemized deductions or the overall limitation (phase-out)
of itemized deductions for taxpayers with incomes above
certain levels.
For purposes of this deduction, clean-fuel vehicles must
satisfy federal and state emissions standards and use clean-
burning fuels, such as natural gas, liquified natural or
petroleum gas, electricity, or fuels containing at least
85% alcohol (methanol or ethanol) or ether.
10% TAX CREDIT ON ELECTRIC POWERED VEHICLES. For electric
vehicles, a tax CREDIT equal to the lesser of $4,000 or 10%
of the cost of the vehicle is allowed. However, the clean-
fuel vehicle deduction described above is not allowed on
any such electric vehicle on which this tax credit is
claimed.