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Tax Accounting 101
Chantal Copithorn
Ernesto Basso
777-7030
(905) 949 7348
Chantal.S.Copithorn@ca.pwc.com
ernesto.basso@ca.pwc.com
Sheri Gauthier
(905) 949-7301
Sheri.Gauthier@ca.pwc.com
PwC
Agenda
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Objective:
This publication has been prepared for general guidance on matters of interest only, and does not constitute professional advice.
You should not act upon the information contained in this publication without obtaining specific professional advice. No
representation or warranty (express or implied) is given as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this
publication, and, to the extent permitted by law, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an Ontario limited liability partnership, its
members, employees and agents accept no liability, and disclaim all responsibility, for the consequences of you or anyone else
acting, or refraining to act, in reliance on the information contained in this publication or for any decision based on it.
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Accounting for Income Taxes
Differences in GAAP
• Deferred tax assets and liabilities are calculated using the expected
tax rate when the temporary difference is expected to reverse
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Impact on Income Tax Provision
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Impact on Income Tax Provision
CRA Views?
• They have not expressed any concerns regarding the move to IFRS with
• “New accounting standards are not law and as such, should not change
how the CRA interprets and applies the Act”
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Deferred
Income
Taxes
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Deferred Income Taxes
• 4-Step Process
1. Accounting basis and tax basis
2. Deferred Income Taxes Proof
3. Apply the appropriate tax rate
4. Consider valuation allowances
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Deferred Income Taxes
• Common differences:
- Capital assets
- Intangible assets
- Pension plans
- Losses
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Deferred Income Taxes
Implications if the building was sold tomorrow for its accounting value:
• Accounting gain ?
• Taxes payable ?
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Deferred Income Taxes
Implications if the building was sold tomorrow for its accounting value:
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Deferred Income Taxes
4. The net book value of certain assets is higher than the UCC of those
assets.
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Deferred Income Taxes
4. The net book value of certain assets is higher than the UCC of those
assets. DT Liability
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Deferred Income Taxes
4 -step Approach
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Deferred Income Taxes
Accounting values
- Financial statements
- Trial balance
Tax values
- Tax returns
- Other calculations
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Deferred Income Taxes
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3 Column Approach – Revisited
Depreciation 30 (30)
CCA (40) 40
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Example: Fixed Assets Future Income Taxes Proof
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Deferred Income Taxes
Consider:
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Deferred Income Taxes
Must consider whether deferred tax assets can be realized, and amount
that should be recognized for accounting purposes.
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Deferred Income Taxes
Exceptions:
• Business acquisitions
• Capital transactions
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Deferred Income Taxes
At Dec 31, total deferred tax assets are $420,000 and total deferred tax
liabilities are $100,000. At the end of the prior year, total deferred tax
assets were $250,000 and total deferred tax liabilities were $50,000.
During the year, on June 1, the company acquired deferred tax assets of
$100,000. Future tax rate is 40%.
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Deferred Income Taxes
At Dec 31, total deferred assets are $420,000 and total deferred tax
liabilities are $100,000. At the end of the prior year, total deferred tax
assets were $250,000 and total deferred tax liabilities were $50,000.
During the year, on June 1, the company acquired deferred tax assets of
$100,000. Future tax rate is 40%.
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Questions?
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Current
Taxes
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Current Tax Expense
Taxable Income
3 Column Approach
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Current Tax Expense
Taxable Income
Accounting income
= Taxable income
- Apply income tax rate
- Less any applicable credits (e.g., ITC, FTC)
Temporary difference
Non-temporary difference
2. Depreciation
6. Pension expense
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Current Tax Expense
2. Depreciation Temporary
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Current Tax Expense
Three-Column Approach
Depreciation 30 (30)
CCA (40) 40
• Type of company
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Current Taxes Payable
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Effective Tax Rate Reconciliation
Rate Reconciliation
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Effective Tax Rate Reconciliation
Rate reconciliation:
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Effective Tax Rate Reconciliation
Rate adjustments
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Effective Tax Rate Reconciliation
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Effective Tax Rate Reconciliation
Net Income ?
Statutory rate ? ?
Tax rate changes ? ?
Change in tax reserves ? ?
Non-deductible expenses ? ?
Effective rate ? ?
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Effective Tax Rate Reconciliation
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Tax
Contingencies
& Uncertain
Tax Positions
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Tax Contingencies
IFRS Treatment
• IAS 12 does not specifically address
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Tax Contingencies
ASPE Treatment
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Tax Contingencies
US GAAP Treatment
Prescribed approach to assessment of Uncertain Tax Positions (UTP’s)
under ASC 740-10-25 (Formerly FIN 48)
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Tax Contingencies
$100 5% 5%
80 30 35
60 20 55
50 20 75
0 25 100
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Tax Contingencies
$100 5% 5% $5
80 30 35 $24
60 20 55 $12
50 20 75 $10
0 25 100 $0
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Questions?
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Valuation
Allowance
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Valuation of Deferred Tax Assets
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Valuation of Deferred Tax Assets
- Carry backs
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Valuation of Deferred Tax Assets
Available approaches
Record up to
IFRS Probable < 50%
amt probable
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Questions?
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Accounting
for R&D
Tax Credits
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Accounting for R&D Tax Incentives
Types of Incentives
Accounting issues arise in respect of :
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Accounting for R&D Tax Incentives
R&D Costs
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Accounting for R&D Tax Incentives
Temporary Difference for R&D Costs
b. R&D costs not claimed for income tax purposes (i.e. SR&ED
pools)
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Accounting for R&D Tax Incentives
Canadian Income Tax Treatment – High Level
• Tax payers can choose how much they will claim for each year,
therefore certain Provincial SR&ED pools may be different than
Federal pools
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Accounting for R&D Tax Incentives
R&D Tax Credits – Accrual For Accounting Purposes
IFRS & US GAAP – Accrue when more likely than not / probable
Factors to consider:
• History of profitability
• Future profitability
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Accounting for R&D Tax Incentives
R&D Tax Credits – Accrual for Accounting Purposes
Alternatives
Provincial Differences
• Federal ITC - included income in year following year of claim
• OITC - included in income in same year of claim, except portion
earned on proxy amount is taxed in the year received
• ORDTC - included in income in year earned
• Quebec salary and wages R&D credit - included in income in year of
claim
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Accounting for R&D Tax Incentives
Accounting for R&D Tax Incentives – Example
Facts:
For current year, Taxpayer is planning to file a SR&ED Claim reporting the
following items:
SR&ED Current Expenditures: $4,000
SR&ED Capital Expenditures: $1,000
Federal ITC: $1,000
Assume:
a) Company is profitable with a current tax liability well in excess of
estimated federal ITCs.
b) All current SR&ED costs are expensed for accounting purposes
c) The company is a SEC registrant.
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Accounting for R&D Tax Incentives
Accounting for R&D Tax Incentives – Example
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Accounting for R&D Tax Incentives
Accounting for R&D Tax Incentives – Example
Step One:
1) ITC earned
In this example,
* Equipment deducted for tax purposes as SR&ED expenditure, but was capitalized
for accounting. Future amortization for accounting will not give rise to any further tax
deduction.
** ITC claimed in the current year will be added to taxable income in the following
year, therefore represents taxable temporary difference.
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Generally applied approaches
Refundable Non-refundable
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This publication has been prepared for general guidance on matters of interest only, and does not constitute professional
advice. You should not act upon the information contained in this publication without obtaining specific professional
advice. No representation or warranty (express or implied) is given as to the accuracy or completeness of the information
contained in this publication, and, to the extent permitted by law, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, its members, employees
and agents do not accept or assume any liability, responsibility or duty of care for any consequences of you or anyone else
acting, or refraining to act, in reliance on the information contained in this publication or for any decision based on it.
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LLP, which is a member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, each member firm of which is a separate
legal entity.