Income Taxes

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2024

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

We recognized total income tax benefit from continuing operations of $37 million and $23 million for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, compared to income tax expense of $74 million and $142 million for the same periods in 2023. The decreases in income tax expense for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the same periods in 2023, were primarily due to an increase in qualified clean vehicle tax credits and the tax effects of a decrease in pretax earnings. The increase in qualified clean vehicle tax credits was primarily driven by a new automotive manufacturer relationship added during the six months ended June 30, 2024, which increased our purchased battery-electric vehicle lease origination volume. We record qualified clean vehicle tax credits as part of our investment tax credit category. All our investment tax credits are accounted for using the flow-through method and are recognized as a reduction to current income tax expense. The income tax benefit for qualified clean vehicle tax credits, along with other tax credits, resulted in a significant variation in the customary relationship between pretax income and income tax expense for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2024.

As of each reporting date, we consider existing evidence, both positive and negative, that could impact our view with regard to future realization of deferred tax assets. We continue to believe it is more likely than not that the benefit for certain foreign tax credit carryforwards and state net operating loss carryforwards will not be realized. In recognition of this risk, we continue to provide a partial valuation allowance on the deferred tax assets relating to these carryforwards and it is reasonably possible that the valuation allowance may change in the next 12 months.