INCOME TAXES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

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INCOME TAXES

Between 2013 and 2015, in addition to filing current year tax returns, the Company amended certain of its tax returns. These returns claimed certain tax-defined research and development deductions and credits. In connection with these filings, the Company recorded an unrecognized tax benefit of $18 million. If recognized, $14 million of the tax benefit would affect the Company’s effective tax rate. It is reasonably possible that this tax benefit will increase by an additional $2 million within the next 12 months. It is also reasonably possible that this tax benefit may decrease by $8 million within the next 12 months. No other material changes in the status of the Company’s tax positions have occurred through September 30, 2015.

The Company recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits within interest expense and recognizes tax penalties within other expenses.  The Company has not recorded any interest expense or penalties associated with these positions.

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INCOME TAXES

Between 2013 and 2015, in addition to filing current year tax returns, SCANA amended certain of its tax returns. These returns claimed certain tax-defined research and development deductions and credits. In connection with these filings, Consolidated SCE&G recorded an unrecognized tax benefit of $18 million. If recognized, $14 million of the tax benefit would affect Consolidated SCE&G’s effective tax rate. It is reasonably possible that this tax benefit will increase by an additional $2 million within the next 12 months. It is also reasonably possible that this tax benefit may decrease by $8 million. within the next 12 months. No other material changes in the status of Consolidated SCE&G’s tax positions have occurred through September 30, 2015.

                Consolidated SCE&G recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits within interest expense and recognizes tax penalties within other expenses.  Consolidated SCE&G has not recorded any interest expense or penalties associated with these positions.