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automotive2 years ago•1 min saved

"Understanding the U.S. Treasury's EV Tax Credit Rebate Rules"

The U.S. Treasury Department has issued new guidance on how the $7,500 electric vehicle (EV) tax credit can be used as a point-of-sale rebate starting in January. Currently, consumers can only claim the credit when filing their tax returns the following year. Under the new rules, consumers can transfer the credits to a car dealer, effectively reducing the purchase price of the vehicle. To qualify, consumers need to meet income limits and dealers will need to register via a new IRS website to offer the credits. The changes aim to boost EV sales and were part of the $430 billion Inflation Reduction Act passed in August 2022.

via Reuters|

#automotive #electric-vehicles #ev-sales

cryptocurrency2 years ago•5 min saved

U.S. Crypto Tax Proposal: Miners Spared, Exchanges Targeted

The U.S. Treasury Department has released a proposed rule outlining tax reporting obligations for the crypto industry. The rule would require centralized crypto exchanges, payment processors, some hosted wallet providers, and some decentralized exchanges to report customer information. Miners and certain decentralized finance platforms would be exempt from the reporting requirements. The proposal also introduces a new tax form, the 1099-DA, for brokers to file. The industry will have until October 30 to provide public comments, and final rules are expected to be approved in 2025.

via CoinDesk|

#crypto-tax #cryptocurrency #decentralized-exchanges

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

US imposes gold-related sanctions on Wagner Group funding.

The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on four companies and one individual involved in "gold dealing" and "weapons deals" tied to the Wagner Group, a Russian mercenary group. The targeted companies are based in Russia, the United Arab Emirates, and the Central African Republic, and have engaged in illicit gold dealings to fund the Wagner Group's armed forces in Ukraine and Africa. The targeted individual is a Russian executive in the Wagner Group who worked closely with the group's leader and senior Malian government officials on weapons deals, mining concerns, and other activities in Mali.

via CNN|

#gold-dealing #politics #russia

cryptocurrency2 years ago•1 min saved

Treasury Department Raises Concerns Over DeFi's Use in Money Laundering and Threat to Security

The US Treasury Department has released a report stating that criminals, including North Korean cyber actors, are using decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms to launder money. The report recommends expanding anti-money laundering/countering financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regulations to cover all DeFi platforms and strengthening their supervision to deal with projects that may be actively avoiding them. The Treasury Department says that even decentralized financial institutions are required to adhere to the Bank Secrecy Act, which many DeFi platforms fail to do.

via The Daily Hodl|

#amlcft #cryptocurrency #defi

business2 years ago•8 min saved

Navigating the Confusing Landscape of EV Tax Credit Eligibility.

The US Treasury Department has released new guidance on the electric vehicle tax credit, which will take effect on April 18. To qualify for the full $7,500 credit, 50% of the value of a vehicle's battery components must be manufactured or assembled in North America, and 40% of its critical minerals must be sourced in the US or in a trade-partner country. The Treasury Department won't release the list of EVs that meet these standards until April 17. The EV tax credit is designed to encourage Americans to move away from gas-powered automobiles.

via CNET|

#business #critical-minerals #electric-vehicles

business2 years ago•3 min saved

Confusion Looms Over EV Tax Credit Eligibility After New Rules Released

The US Treasury Department has issued new guidelines for the EV tax credit, which will limit the number of vehicles that qualify for the tax break. The new rules require that 50% of a vehicle's battery must be assembled or manufactured in the US to qualify for up to $3,750 of the credit, and 40% of the critical minerals in its battery must be sourced from the US or one of the 20 countries the US has a free trade agreement with. Vehicles that contain battery parts from "a foreign entity of concern" will be unable to claim any of the credit starting next year.

via CNET|

#battery-components #business #critical-minerals

business2 years ago•5 min saved

Biden administration limits tax credit for electric vehicles.

New rules proposed by the U.S. Treasury Department will reduce the number of electric vehicles (EVs) that qualify for the full $7,500 federal tax credit, with many only receiving half. The rules, which take effect on April 18, aim to reduce U.S. dependence on China and other countries for battery supply chains for EVs. The new rules will help consumers save money on EVs and gas, while creating American manufacturing jobs and strengthening energy and national security, according to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. However, some lawmakers and analysts have expressed concerns that the rules could slow consumer acceptance of EVs and delay President Joe Biden's goal of having half of new passenger vehicles sold in the U.S. run on electricity by 2030.

via The Associated Press|

#battery-supply-chains #biden-administration #business