Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent

THE HERSHEY COMPANYNOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)(amounts in thousands, except share data or if otherwise indicated)  
10. INCOME TAXES The majority of our taxable income is generated in the United States and taxed at the United States statutory rate of 21%. The effective tax rates for the nine months ended October 2, 2022 and October 3, 2021 were 19.7% and 21.4%, respectively. Relative to the statutory rate, the 2022 effective tax rate was impacted by investment tax credits, partially offset by state taxes.The Company and its subsidiaries file tax returns in the United States, including various state and local returns, and in other foreign jurisdictions. We are routinely audited by taxing authorities in our filing jurisdictions, and a number of these disputes are currently underway, including multi-year controversies at various stages of review, negotiation and litigation in Malaysia, Mexico, China, Canada and the United States. The outcome of tax audits cannot be predicted with certainty, including the timing of resolution or potential settlements. If any issues addressed in our tax audits are resolved in a manner not consistent with management’s expectations, we could be required to adjust our provision for income taxes in the period such resolution occurs. Based on our current assessments, we believe adequate provision has been made for all income tax uncertainties. We reasonably expect reductions in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $15,220 within the next 12 months because of the expiration of statutes of limitations and settlements of tax audits.Inflation Reduction ActOn August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) was signed into law. The IRA enacted a 15% corporate minimum tax on certain corporations and an excise tax on share repurchases after December 31, 2022, and created and extended certain energy-related tax credits and incentives. We currently do not expect the tax-related provisions of the IRA to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements, including our annual effective tax rate, or on our liquidity. We will continue to monitor and assess the impact the IRA may have on our business and financial results.American Rescue Plan ActOn March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) was signed into law. The ARPA strengthens and extends certain federal programs enacted through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act and other COVID-19 relief measures, and establishes new federal programs, including provisions on taxes, healthcare and unemployment benefits. The ARPA did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements for the nine months ended October 3, 2021.Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security ActOn March 27, 2020, the CARES Act was signed into law. The CARES Act provides a substantial stimulus and assistance package intended to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including tax relief and government loans, grants and investments. The CARES Act did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements for the nine months ended October 3, 2021.  


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