20 December 2019

FASB finalizes guidance on simplifying accounting for income taxes

The FASB issued final guidance on simplifying the accounting for income taxes. The new guidance eliminates certain exceptions related to the approach for intraperiod tax allocation, the methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period and the recognition of deferred tax liabilities for outside basis differences. It also clarifies and simplifies other aspects of the accounting for income taxes. The attached EY publication highlights key accounting and financial reporting implications of the new standard. Early adoption is permitted for all entities.

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For additional information concerning this Alert, please contact:
 
Tax Accounting and Risk Advisory Services
   • Angela Evans (angela.evans@ey.com)
   • Joan Schumaker (joan.schumaker@ey.com)
   • George Wong (george.wong@ey.com)

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ATTACHMENT

FASB Final Guidance

Document ID: 2019-2273