Car dealerships face new barriers to EV tax credits

Marketplace Tech

American Public Media

Technology, News

4.6 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 25 September 2025

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Summary

The EV tax credit expires September 30, and Americans have been rushing to take advantage before the deadline. But according to reporting from Marketplace’s Henry Epp, many dealerships are facing new friction when processing tax credits with the IRS.

Marketplace’s Nova Safo spoke with Epp about the new IRS requirements and how dealerships are handling the changes.

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