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Motor Vehicle and Parts Industry Partners Urge Congress to Pass R&D Deductibility Fix

Date: January 18, 2024
R&D Deductibility Fix

Washington, D.C. - Representing millions of workers, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation; American Automotive Policy Council; Autos Drive America; MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association; and the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association sent a letter to Congress this week urging lawmakers to pass legislation including the restoration of full, first-year deductibility for research and development (R&D) expenses.

“Congress must restore this tax provision to enhance U.S. competitiveness, job creation, and innovation as soon as possible,” said Ann Wilson, MEMA’s Executive Vice President of Government Affairs.  “As this industry is facing massive transformation, R&D is crucial.  Many of our members are smaller, innovation-driven vehicle suppliers and are struggling with the financial burden to remain competitive in the global marketplace.  Restoration of yearly deductibility goes a long way in addressing these fundamental challenges.”

“More than 10 percent of U.S. auto jobs are in the R&D space. The auto industry invested $23 billion in R&D activities in recent years – the third highest of any manufacturing sector,” commented John Bozzella, president and CEO, Alliance for Automotive Innovation. “By restoring the full deductibility of R&D expenses, Congress can ensure that investment keeps moving in the right direction – supporting U.S. jobs, expanding American innovation and boosting global competitiveness.”

"American Automakers Ford Motor Company, General Motors Company, and Stellantis invest heavily in R&D. These critical investments are vital if American automakers are going to lead the transportation revolution and offer customers the most innovative products in the world. The ability to deduct R&D expenses is needed to ensure our domestic auto production continues to be competitive in the global market," said Governor Matt Blunt, President of American Automakers Policy Council (AAPC).

For almost 80 years, motor vehicle and component manufacturers relied on the availability of full first-year deductibility of R&D expenses. A new law implemented in 2022 now forces businesses to spread that deduction over five years, making R&D exponentially more expensive.

This change has been particularly burdensome for the motor vehicle industry, threatening thousands of jobs. Of the $538 billion spent on R&D activities in the U.S. in 2020, more than $23 billion (4.3 percent) was invested by the motor vehicle industry.

As this letter is distributed, the motor vehicle and parts sector are mobilizing members and employees to urge members of Congress to immediately pass legislation restoring full, first-year tax deductibility for R&D expenses to protect jobs and preserve the motor vehicle industry’s financial health and competitiveness.

Click here for the full text of the motor vehicle industry’s letter to Congress.

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