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Business Tax Credits — Carrot or Stick?

Scott Dinwiddie (host), Gary Hecimovich and Jim Watts

Governments often use tax credits as policy tools to influence business and public behavior. How can businesses, governments, and the public benefit from credits? We'll discuss:

• A historical perspective on tax credits and how they steer issues such as job creation, energy usage, and the environment.
• Distinctions between tax credits and discretionary incentives - their intent, application, and benefits.
• State audit and defense issues that impact the life expectancy of credits and the calculation of their worth.

Learn about this niche area of the tax profession and how current lawmakers may leverage tax credits to reshape public policy and business decisions. 58 minutes

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