28.03.2023
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Corporate tax treatment of electric vehicle expenses 1/13/23

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There is now more talk of how to live green. Companies, too, are trying to take the green path, thinking about their sustainability, more efficient use of resources and ways of cutting costs. Demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has recently grown, as confirmed by the Latvian Road Traffic Safety Office’s data for 1 January 2023 – the number of EVs has risen by 81% since the beginning of 2022. This article explores the corporate income tax (CIT) implications of buying an EV.

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