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Form 8911 Strategy: How to Unlock the $100,000 EV Charger Credit (vs. $1,000 Personal Cap)

We are performing a forensic review of the "EV Charger Credit"—specifically the revamped rules under IRC Section 30C (Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit). While the Inflation Reduction Act increased the potential business credit to $100,000, it added a "Poison Pill": The requirement that the charger be located in a specific "Eligible Census Tract" (Low-Income or Non-Urban). If you are in a wealthy suburb, your credit is likely zero. As The Finance Observer, I analyze the specific intersection of Treasury Regulation 1.179-1 (Business Use 50%) and the Clemens v. Commissioner court case to show why you cannot deduct electrical panel upgrades that aren't "exclusive" to the charger, and how to document the Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship requirements to avoid the 6% "Base Rate" trap. FORENSIC BREAKDOWN: 0:00 The New Landscape: Why the Inflation Reduction Act changed the game for Form 8911 (and why generic advice is dangerous). 02:07 The Statute (IRC § 30C): The definition of "Refueling Property." Why the credit does NOT apply to the building itself. 03:14 The "Indirect Use" Trap (Clemens v. Commissioner): Why trenching and panel upgrades are often disallowed if they serve anything other than the charger. 04:05 The Calculation Fork: Personal ($1k Cap) vs. Business ($100k Cap). Personal Rate: Flat 30%. Business Rate: 6% Base vs. 30% Bonus (requires Prevailing Wage compliance). 05:07 Basis Reduction: The forgotten step. Why you must reduce your depreciation basis by the amount of the credit claimed. 05:46 The Audit Red Flag: Unsubstantiated Business Use. The strict requirement for mileage logs to prove 50% business usage. 06:59 The Actionable Checklist: The 5 questions you must answer "Yes" to (New Property, Qualifying Location, Documentation, Exclusive Use, Census Tract). 07:28 The Expiration Date: Why this credit is set to expire or change again in mid-2026 under current law. DISCLAIMER: I am The Finance Observer. This content is for educational purposes only. The EV Charger Credit is governed by IRC Section 30C. Census Tract eligibility is determined by the Department of Energy mapping tools. Prevailing Wage rules are complex. Always consult a qualified CPA to file Form 8911.