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I bought a hybrid in 2006 thinking i would get the tax credit. however, after doing my taxes, i am getting most of my money back due to only working part of the year and real estate tax deductions. next year i think my income will be higher. can i wait and take the credit next year? how will anyone know i purchased in 06 and not 07? i bought the car factoring in the credit, dont want it wasted.

Http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=157632,00.htmlthis is from the irs website. you can click on this and the link to the car you purchased. the dealership is supposed to keep updated as to how many of a certain model are still available for the credit...good luck