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INCOME TAXES
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
INCOME TAXES
INCOME TAXES
For the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, the Company recognized income tax expense of $11.4 and $38.0, respectively, representing an effective tax rate of 10.6% and 31.9%, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, the Company recognized income tax expense of $53.0 and $63.4, respectively, representing an effective tax rate of 16.1% and 28.8%, respectively. The lower effective tax rate in 2015 is primarily resulting from the settlement of a U.S. income tax audit and the release of the valuation allowance on certain net deferred tax assets in China due to positive income in recent years. The Company continues to benefit from earnings eligible for a tax holiday in South Korea, as well as a larger mix of earnings in non-U.S. jurisdictions with favorable tax rates.
During the third quarter, the Company effectively settled the U.S. income tax audit for tax years 2009-2011. The Company recorded a tax benefit of $18.0 in continuing operations, which includes a net tax benefit of $8.0 from favorable audit adjustments and $10.0 from the recognition of previously unrecognized tax positions. In addition, this U.S. income tax audit resulted in tax benefit of $20.9 related to discontinued operations, which includes net tax expense of $17.4 from unfavorable audit adjustments and a tax benefit of $38.3 from the recognition of previously unrecognized tax positions. In accordance with the existing Tax Matters Agreement entered into between the Company, Exelis, and Xylem in connection with the 2011 spin-off (the Tax Matters Agreement), the Company is entitled to reimbursement for a portion of the tax liability and has recorded a receivable of $1.6 and $13.2 in continuing and discontinued operations, respectively.
The Company operates in various tax jurisdictions and is subject to examination by tax authorities in these jurisdictions. The Company is currently under examination in several jurisdictions including Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Mexico, South Korea, the U.S. and Venezuela. The estimated tax liability calculation for unrecognized tax benefits includes dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex tax laws and regulations in various tax jurisdictions. Due to the complexity of some uncertainties, the ultimate resolution may result in a payment that is materially different from the current estimate of the unrecognized tax benefit. Over the next 12 months, the net amount of the tax liability for unrecognized tax benefits in foreign and domestic jurisdictions could change by approximately $17.7 due to changes in audit status, expiration of statutes of limitations and other events. The settlement of any future examinations could result in changes in amounts attributable to the Company under its existing Tax Matters Agreement with Exelis and Xylem.