Energy Star Appliance Rebates Tax-Free for Tax Year 2010

The IRS has stated in an internal advice memo that Energy Star appliance rebates are reductions in the purchase price of the energy-saving products and are NOT to be included in taxable income.

However, consumers must reduce the adjusted basis of property by the rebate amount and cannot treat the rebate as an expense when determining any tax deductions or credits.

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