OBBBA Tax Credit Deadline Tracker
Live countdowns to two imminent OBBBA deadlines. Check your solar ITC eligibility before the July 4, 2026 construction-start deadline, and act on the Section 30D EV credit before June 30, 2026.
Section 30D (EV Tax Credit) expires June 30, 2026
Section 48E Safe Harbor construction deadline — July 4, 2026
Section 30D — EV Tax Credit
Ends June 30, 2026
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DEADLINE PASSED
This statutory deadline has elapsed.
June 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Section 48E — Safe Harbor
Construction start by July 4, 2026
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DEADLINE PASSED
This statutory deadline has elapsed.
July 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Important: This tool provides general information, not legal or tax advice. Consult a tax professional for your specific situation.
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Key OBBBA Deadlines & Required Actions
Two statutory deadlines are approaching fast. Here's exactly what each one is and what to do now.
Section 30D — EV Tax Credit
The federal clean vehicle (EV) tax credit of up to $7,500 ends June 30, 2026. After this date, new EV purchases no longer qualify for the 30D credit.
Action to take
- Purchase or lease a qualifying EV and place it in service before June 30, 2026
- Verify the vehicle and manufacturer meet FEOC and assembly requirements
- Confirm your modified AGI is under the eligibility limits
Section 48E — Safe Harbor
Solar ITC eligibility requires that construction begin before July 4, 2026. This is the last chance to lock in the 30% federal credit for leases, PPAs, commercial, and rental properties.
Action to take
- Sign a binding contract and pay at least 5% of project cost (Safe Harbor for ≤ 1.5 MW)
- Begin physical work of a significant nature before the deadline
- Keep all contracts, deposit receipts, and FEOC certifications on file
After the deadlines pass: The countdowns above switch to a "Deadline Passed" state. New projects that miss these cutoffs lose federal eligibility, but you can still benefit from state incentives and remaining bonus credits for projects that met the begin-of-construction requirements in time.
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Estimates use data from IRS Notice 2025-42, Treasury FEOC guidance, DSIRE state incentive database, and NREL average cost data. The federal Section 25D residential solar credit expired December 31, 2025. The Section 30D EV credit ends June 30, 2026. Section 48E ITC requires construction begin before July 4, 2026. Countdowns target 11:59 PM Eastern Time on each deadline date.