- The Council endorsed tax incentives as key tools to promote clean technologies and industrial decarbonization, aligning with the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal.
- Tax incentives should be simple, flexible, cost-effective, and tailored to each member state’s circumstances, with regular evaluation and sharing of best practices.
- The Council emphasized the importance of supporting clean energy and technology without hindering market development or investment.
- Expenditure-based incentives like accelerated depreciation and investment tax credits are favored, but should be designed inclusively.
- The Commission is invited to keep member states updated on international tax incentive developments and assist with implementation and monitoring.
Source: taxathand.com
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