News Quick List
- 2021 Tax Filing Date Extended
(posted: Mar, 2021)2021 filing date is now May 17.
- COVID-19 Update April 13
(posted: Apr, 2020)Stimulus payments, guidelines for Paycheck Protection Loans, & more.
- COVID-19 Update: Fed & State Tax Deadlines
(posted: Mar, 2020)IRS payment deadline delayed, but extensions must still be filed by April 15th
- COVID-19 Update: PSVS Still Processing Returns
(posted: Mar, 2020)We are working remotely to process tax returns during the Bay Area lock down.
- IRS Needs TAP Volunteers
(posted: Feb, 2020)Be a part of improving IRS service & customer satisfaction
- 7 Tax Implications of the New Lease Accounting Standards
(posted: Jul, 2019)Businesses need to prepare for the various tax implications that are likely to ensue.
- 2019 Key Deadlines for Businesses And Other Employers
(posted: Jun, 2019)Important 3rd quarter deadlines for businesses.
- February is B Corp Month
(posted: Feb, 2019)Learn a little about this business certification
- Fed relief for Californians Hit by Fires
(posted: Nov, 2018)Some victims of California's recent wildfires may qualify for federal Disaster Unemployment Assistan...
- 401k Limit Increases in 2019
(posted: Oct, 2018)Annual cost of living adjustments increase the dollar amounts for retirment accounts in 2019.
- Buy a Tesla Before the End of 2018
(posted: Jul, 2018)Tax credit will start to phase out in 2019
- Forming a California LLC?
(posted: Jul, 2018)Online tool lets CA owners submit LLC documents online
- IRS Online Tax Tools
(posted: Mar, 2018)IRS reminds you that they have a variety of useful tax tools online.
- New Email Addresses
(posted: Sep, 2017)Full list of PSVS email addresses is here!
- Our New Name: PSVS
(posted: Aug, 2017)We are now Polly, Scatena, Vasheresse and Sater!
- Partner Marcena May Retires
(posted: Jun, 2017)Congratulations and we wish her the best in her new chapter.
- Startups Have New Option for Research Tax Credit
(posted: May, 2017)IRS offers a new option for startups to apply their research credit.
- Amazon to Collect Sales Taxes Nationwide Starting April 1st
(posted: Mar, 2017)Adding the final four states means Amazon will be officially adhering to state sales tax laws.
- Understanding the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit
(posted: Jan, 2017)Find out if your business qualifies for a tax credit.
- PSVM Appoints Sabrina Sater Partner
(posted: Dec, 2016)Sabrina has been with the firm since 1999, and specializes in individual, partnership, corporate, an...
- IRS e-Services Requires Re-registration
(posted: Sep, 2016)Starting October 24 users will be asked to update their information.
- IRS Slashes Fee for Small Exempt Orgs
(posted: May, 2016)IRS lowers fee for small groups to apply for tax-exempt status, July 1st.
- Health Savings Account Limits Released
(posted: Apr, 2016)IRS has released the limits for HSAs for 2017
- Electronic Signatures with RightSignature
(posted: Feb, 2016)New! Convenient digital signing.
- Changes to Tax Credits in 2016
(posted: Jan, 2016)New law affects the child tax credit, the American opportunity credit, and the earned income tax cre...
- Tax Return Filing Deadlines Altered A Bit
(posted: Sep, 2015)For businesses, and owners with foreign accounts.
- California College Access Tax Credit Expanded and Extended
(posted: Aug, 2015)Includes changes to the CATC that favor taxpayers...
- IRS - Final Portability Rules for Estate Tax Exemptions
(posted: Jun, 2015)The final rules adopt temporary regulations issued three years ago with a few clarifying changes.
- More Time To Claim Work Opportunity Tax Credit
(posted: Feb, 2015)Under the extension, timely filing is now April 30, 2015...
- IRS: Outstanding Claims for FICA Tax Refunds Denied
(posted: Feb, 2015)IRS announced that it will reject all of the 3,000+ refund claims...
- MyRA Approved, Launches in 2015
(posted: Jan, 2015)The new myRA (my Retirement Account) savings plan was approved for employees without employer-provid...
- IRS Mileage Rate for 2015
(posted: Dec, 2014)Amounts change, but only slightly...
- Bare Minimum Tax Breaks
(posted: Dec, 2014)Over 50 tax breaks extended to the end of this year, avoiding delays in refunds for taxpayers but le...
- 401(k) Limit Increases in 2015
(posted: Oct, 2014)Save more in 2015!
- Changes to Cafeteria Plan Election Rules
(posted: Sep, 2014)New cafeteria plan election rules.
- Bill to Prevent Tax Refund Theft
(posted: Aug, 2014)Senate bill proposed to prevent tax refund theft...
- Auditing for GASB Pension Standards
(posted: May, 2014)The American Institute of CPAs' Auditing Standards Board has issued three auditing interpretations i...
- Commercial Real Estate Tax Changes for 2014
(posted: Feb, 2014)In June of last year, the Legislature passed Assembly Bill 92 (AB 92) which added California Revenue...
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Buy a Tesla Before the End of 2018
(posted: July 16th, 2018)
The $7,500 federal tax credit provided to consumers that purchase a new electric car will phase out next year for Tesla buyers.
Triggered by Tesla hitting the 200,000 automobiles sold mark, the full $7,500 tax credit will only be available to Tesla customers who take possession of a new Model S, X, or 3 before the end of 2018.
- At the start of 2019, the tax credit will be cut in half.
- If you take possession of a Tesla between January 1 and June 30, 2019, you will receive a $3,750 tax credit.
- On July 1, 2019, the tax credit is cut by 50 percent again and falls to $1,875 for new Tesla owners prior to the end of 2019.
- As of 2020, the federal tax credit for Tesla purchases is officially over.
This could cause some consumers that have already ordered Tesla's $35,000 Model 3 to rethink their purchase decision. Tesla has previously stated the company plans to deliver more expensive iterations of the Model 3 prior to fulfilling orders for the base model. It's possible some of those base Model 3 orders won't be fulfilled until after the tax credit falls by 50 percent or more.
The electric car tax credit was originally created during President Obama's administration, specifically to encourage Americans to purchase more electric automobiles. Regarding the structure, the tax credit starts at $2,500 and increases up to $7,500 based on the quality of the battery in the automobile.
While Tesla is the first American automaker to reach the 200,000 mark, General Motors is in a close second with roughly 184,000 electric automobiles sold. Nissan and Ford have both sold over 100,000 electric cars in the United States as well. Of course, this could serve as a strategic advantage for automakers that haven't hit the 200,000-unit milestone yet. Those companies will be able to continue to offer the tax credit while Tesla will lose that additional consumer benefit.
A number of states offer credits and rebates in addition to the federal credit. California offers a rebate and some usage perks. See details for California electric vehicle owners, here.
