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The U.S. Treasury says that E.V. tax credits can be applied to leases.

The U.S. Treasury is letting automakers who sell E.V.s with final assembly outside of North America get up to $7,500 in tax credits for using subsidized leases. This would meet the provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act, which changed the E.V. tax credit in 2022.  This would be a win for automakers, who had worked hard to get the new tax credit standards in their favor. But when this rule goes into effect, many people might not like it. One important part of the $430 billion U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law in August, terminated the $7,500 tax credit for people who buy electric cars made outside of the U.S. South Korea, the European Union, Japan, and other countries were upset by the action. To increase domestic production, the IRA laid forth three sets of regulations for E.V. parts and final assembly. There are limitations on income and price, new regulations for where E.V. batteries and supplies must originate from, and a goal to stop using minerals or ...

Can a Trustee Take Money Out of an Account?

A trustee who takes care of a trust is called a "fiduciary" by the law. A fiduciary has to look out for the best interests of the people paying them. Usually, a fiduciary can only use trust funds for what they were meant for and give them out in a way that doesn't hurt the interests of the beneficiaries. A trustee manages a trust's assets and must do what is best for the trust and its beneficiaries. This is called a fiduciary duty, the most important thing someone can do for someone else. A fiduciary must always put their own needs aside to do what is best for the person they are responsible for. This means acting honestly, not doing things against the law, and telling everyone about possible conflicts of interest. If trustees don't do what they're supposed to, they can be held responsible for any damage. A fiduciary must be careful to avoid personal conflicts and ensure that the trust's money stays in the hands of the trust's beneficiaries. This mean...