WHR - Biden's Corporate Tax Overhaul - Companies Navigate Uncertainties Of Tax Changes Without Clear Guidance | Benzinga
President Joe Biden’s drive to revamp corporate taxation hit major entities like Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK), the appliance maker Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:WHR), and the investment firms KKR & Co Inc (NYSE:KKR) and Blackstone Inc (NYSE:BX) in its inaugural year, with plans for broader implementation underway.
The initiative, anchored in the 15% Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT) introduced through the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, aims to address tax avoidance loopholes exploited by profitable corporations.
Despite its intentions, the CAMT has been criticized for its porous structure, allowing companies to leverage various tax breaks, thus undermining the ...