Forbes Finance Council: Why CFOs Are Turning To Tax Credits To Enhance Earnings And Cash Flow
By George Strobel, Forbes Financial Council Member
CFOs are under increasing pressure to drive earnings while preserving cash flow in a more constrained economic environment. Traditional levers—cost-cutting and capital markets—are no longer enough. As a result, many finance leaders are turning to tax credits as a strategic tool to unlock liquidity and enhance performance.
Yet despite their advantages, tax credits remain underutilized, often viewed as a compliance exercise rather than a driver of value. As expectations around capital efficiency and impact continue to rise, the question becomes: how can CFOs more effectively integrate tax credit strategies into broader financial planning to strengthen both earnings and long-term growth?
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