# EV Chargers and Sports Betting Tax Questions

> Tax editor answers four reader questions on EV chargers, sports betting and federal rates.
- Title: EV Chargers and Sports Betting Tax Questions · Kiplinger
- Summary: Tax editor answers four reader questions on EV chargers, sports betting and federal rates.
- Keywords: ev charger, online sports betting, federal tax credit, irs mileage rate, gas tax, gambling income, schedule 1, schedule c, Kiplinger
- Source: Kiplinger — https://kiplinger.com/taxes/ask-the-tax-editor-november-6-questions-on-ev-chargers-online-sports-betting
- Published: 2026-11-06T15:20:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ev charger, online sports betting, federal tax credit, irs mileage rate, gas tax, gambling income, schedule 1, schedule c
## EV Charger Tax Credit
The federal tax credit for EV chargers expired June 30, 2026.
## EV Charger Tax Credit Details
The credit covers 30% of equipment and installation costs or $1,000, whichever is smaller.
## IRS Mileage Rate for 2026
Business mileage rate is 72.5 cents per mile from January through June 2026.
## IRS Mileage Rate for 2026
Business mileage rate increases to 76 cents per mile from July through December 2026.
## Federal Gas Tax
Congress is unlikely to suspend the 18.4 cents-per-gallon federal gasoline tax.
## Online Sports Betting Winnings
Online sports betting winnings are taxable as gambling income.
## Tax Reporting for Betting
Gamblers report winnings on Schedule 1 of Form 1040 and can deduct gambling losses up to 90% of losses.
## Key takeaway

Federal tax credit for EV chargers expired June 30, 2026; online sports betting winnings are taxable as gambling income.