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Income Taxes And Tax-Related Items
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes and Tax-Related Items
INCOME TAXES AND TAX-RELATED ITEMS
Net unrecognized tax benefits were $11 million at both June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The Corporation anticipates that it is reasonably possible that final settlement of federal and state tax issues will result in a decrease in net unrecognized tax benefits of $7 million within the next twelve months. Included in "accrued expense and other liabilities" on the consolidated balance sheets was a $2 million liability for tax-related interest and penalties at both June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
Net deferred tax assets were $212 million at June 30, 2014, compared to $256 million at December 31, 2013. The decrease of $44 million in net deferred tax assets resulted primarily from a decrease in unrealized losses on investment securities available-for-sale recognized in other comprehensive income. Deferred tax assets were evaluated for realization and it was determined that no valuation allowance was needed at both June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. This conclusion was based on available evidence of loss carryback capacity, projected future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences and assumptions made regarding future events.
In the ordinary course of business, the Corporation enters into certain transactions that have tax consequences. From time to time, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may review and/or challenge specific interpretive tax positions taken by the Corporation with respect to those transactions. The Corporation believes that its tax returns were filed based upon applicable statutes, regulations and case law in effect at the time of the transactions. The IRS, an administrative authority or a court, if presented with the transactions, could disagree with the Corporation’s interpretation of the tax law.
Based on current knowledge and probability assessment of various potential outcomes, the Corporation believes that current tax reserves are adequate, and the amount of any potential incremental liability arising is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations. Probabilities and outcomes are reviewed as events unfold, and adjustments to the reserves are made when necessary.