Episode 4: The Inflation Reduction Act

Episode Description

 

Episode 4: The Inflation Reduction Act 

Welcome to Point of More Returns. In episode 4, we discuss the potential investment opportunities within the Inflation Reduction Act. What is the Inflation Reduction Act? What is the impact of this bill on the economy and small business owners? The Fed has increased interest rates in the past month. Economists are assuming there will be additional interest rate hikes. 

Disclaimer: Always seek investment advice from a licensed investment professional that has done a thorough analysis of your situation, goals, risk tolerance, etc. before making investment decisions. The topics discussed are our opinions and should not be taken as investment advice. 

Episode Introduction - 0:50

Firms sometimes use changes in legislation for investment opportunities - 1:18

Summary of the Inflation Reduction Act - 2:09

Electric Vehicle Credit - 4:01

How the electric vehicle credit could impact demand and other industries and where to spot potential opportunities - 8:15

Is the US ready for a high demand of electric vehicles? - 10:19

Additional industries impacted by high electric vehicle demand - 13:19 

Inflation Reduction Act’s impact on corporate tax - 15:59

Corporations can no longer “Double Report” their financial statements - 19:44

Excise tax on corporations’ stock buy backs - 20:26

Taxation of digital cash payment apps - 25:02

Drug prices in the Inflation Reduction Act - 29:55

 

Terms used in this episode: 

EV - Electric Vehicle 

PEG - Private Equity Group 

Stock Buy Back - Also known as a share repurchase. Allows corporations to buy some of its stock, which reduces the shares outstanding.