INCOME TAXES |
6 Months Ended |
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NOTE 19: INCOME TAXES
The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022 was 22.3% and 30.5%, respectively, and for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022 the effective tax rate was 19.8% and 28.2%, respectively.
The lower tax rate in the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the corresponding periods in 2022 is mainly due to the fact that the Company's income before tax, most of which is subject to tax rates lower than the US statutory rate, increased. Conversely, the IRC Section 174 R&D capitalization, and other expenses not recognized for GILTI purposes, did not increase in the same proportion.
As of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, unrecognized tax benefits were $3,035 and $2,756, respectively. If recognized, such benefits would favorably affect the Company’s effective tax rate.
The Company accrues interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in its provision for income taxes. The total amount of penalties and interest were immaterial as of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022.
In August 2022, the U.S. government enacted the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “IRA”), which includes several incentives intended to promote clean energy, battery and energy storage, electrical vehicles, and other solar products, and is expected to impact our business and operations. As part of such incentives the IRA, will among other things, extend the investment tax credit (“ITC”) through 2034 and is therefore expected to increase the demand for solar products. The IRA is expected to further incentivize residential and commercial solar customers and developers due to the inclusion of a tax credit for qualifying energy projects of up to 30%. Since these regulations are new and their implementation is still pending administrative guidance from the Internal Revenue Service and U.S. Treasury Department, the Company will be examining the benefits that may be available to it, such as the availability of tax credits for domestic manufacturers, in the coming months. The Company also announced its plans to establish manufacturing capabilities in the United States during 2023.
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