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      09-01-2020, 08:14 PM   #60
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This is the official word on the tax credit: https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/taxevb.shtml
Yeah, I think this is the key line:
Can I claim the credit for a leased vehicle?
If a qualifying vehicle is leased to a consumer, the leasing company may claim the credit.
That means BMWFS can claim the federal tax credit on leased vehicles

Makes me wonder if there's a negotiation benefit in agreeing to lease (or not) and/or agreeing to finance because the dealership gets a cut (even if you pay off the balance after the deal is signed)
This happens in the world of solar panels as well. The owner of the equipment (ex Solar City) gets the credit. It's also explicitly stated in many of the contracts
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