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Give step-by-step solution with explanation and final answer: 3D Printing spun off 100 percent of Subsidiary J to shareholders as a tax-free distribution in 2011. 3D Printing’s 2010 federal tax return included J. As part of the spin-off, 3D Printing entered into a tax-sharing agreement in which J indemnified 3D Printing for any incremental tax payments due for the pre-spin periods arising from the ultimate resolution of tax positions directly related to J. At the time of the spin-off, 3D Printing accrued $10 million of indemnification receivables. Recording the indemnification receivables is deemed appropriate by 3D Printing because it represents a contractual recovery of a portion of the potential loss associated with its tax uncertainties, similar to an insurance contract. 3D Printing also concluded that the accounting for the indemnification receivables should (1) follow the same measurement accounting model as the related liability and (2) be adjusted accordingly for any adjustments to the recorded liability, excluding any concerns about the collectibility of the receivable. In addition, the indemnification receivables were not netted against the related unrecognized tax benefit (UTB) because the criteria for offset was not met as outlined in ASC 210-20, Balance Sheet: Offsetting. During 2012, the IRS audited the 2010 tax return and concluded the examination in Q4 2012. On the basis of the terms of the IRS settlement, 3D Printing was required to remit a cash payment to the IRS of $6 million, which consisted of $4.9 million for the settlement of tax matters and $1.1 million of interest. According to the tax-sharing agreement, J owed 3D Printing $4 million related to the IRS settlement and remitted that amount in Q4 2012. Since all the UTPs of J have been resolved, the remaining indemnification receivable and UTB of $6 million were both written off to the income statement, resulting in no impact to net income. Required: • Assuming 3D Printing classified Subsidiary J as a discontinued operation, in what income statement item(s) (continuing operations or discontinued operations) should the reversal of the indemnification receivable and UTB each be presented? • Assuming 3D Printing did not classify Subsidiary J as a discontinued operation, on what income statement line item(s) (operating expense or income tax expense) should the reversal of the indemnification receivable and UTB each be presented?

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Give step-by-step solution with explanation and final answer: 3D Printing spun off 100 percent of Subsidiary J to shareholders as a tax-free distribution in 2011. 3D Printing’s 2010 federal tax return included J. As part of the spin-off, 3D Printing entered into a tax-sharing agreement in which J indemnified 3D Printing for any incremental tax payments due for the pre-spin periods arising from the ultimate resolution of tax positions directly related to J. At the time of the spin-off, 3D Printing accrued $10 million of indemnification receivables. Recording the indemnification receivables is deemed appropriate by 3D Printing because it represents a contractual recovery of a portion of the potential loss associated with its tax uncertainties, similar to an insurance contract. 3D Printing also concluded that the accounting for the indemnification receivables should (1) follow the same measurement accounting model as the related liability and (2) be adjusted accordingly for any adjustments to the recorded liability, excluding any concerns about the collectibility of the receivable. In addition, the indemnification receivables were not netted against the related unrecognized tax benefit (UTB) because the criteria for offset was not met as outlined in ASC 210-20, Balance Sheet: Offsetting. During 2012, the IRS audited the 2010 tax return and concluded the examination in Q4 2012. On the basis of the terms of the IRS settlement, 3D Printing was required to remit a cash payment to the IRS of $6 million, which consisted of $4.9 million for the settlement of tax matters and $1.1 million of interest. According to the tax-sharing agreement, J owed 3D Printing $4 million related to the IRS settlement and remitted that amount in Q4 2012. Since all the UTPs of J have been resolved, the remaining indemnification receivable and UTB of $6 million were both written off to the income statement, resulting in no impact to net income. Required: • Assuming 3D Printing classified Subsidiary J as a discontinued operation, in what income statement item(s) (continuing operations or discontinued operations) should the reversal of the indemnification receivable and UTB each be presented? • Assuming 3D Printing did not classify Subsidiary J as a discontinued operation, on what income statement line item(s) (operating expense or income tax expense) should the reversal of the indemnification receivable and UTB each be presented?

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# Step-by-Step Solution ## Background and Key Facts - **3D Printing spun off 100% of Subsidiary J in 2011.** - part of the-off, Jified 3 Printing for certain tax liabilities for pre-spin periods. - 3D Printing recognized a $10 million indemnification receivable. - The IRS settlement in 2012 required a $6 million payment ($4.9M tax, $1.1M interest). - J paid $4 million to 3D Printing under the indemnity. - The remaining indemnification receivable and the related UTB (Unrecognized Tax Benefit) of $6 million were both written off to the income statement. - No net income impact because the write-off was offsetting. - The indemnification receivable was not netted against the UTB under ASC 210-20. --- ## 1. If Subsidiary J is Classified as a Discontinued Operation ### **ASC 205-20: Presentation of Discontinued Operations** - All income and expenses, including gains/losses related to a discontinued operation, must be reported in discontinued operations. - This includes: - Adjustments to previously recognized amounts in discontinued operations, such as tax benefits, indemnification recoveries, or losses. #### **Application to Scenario** - **UTB Reversal:** The reversal of the unrecognized tax benefit (UTB) relates to the tax positions of Subsidiary J (the discontinued operation). - **Indemnification Receivable Reversal:** The reversal of the indemnification receivable also pertains to the discontinued operation. ### **Income Statement Presentation** Both the **reversal of the UTB** and the **reversal of the indemnification receivable** should be reflected within **discontinued operations** on the income statement. #### **Relevant Line Item** - **Discontinued Operations** (net of tax): Both the reversal of the UTB and the receivable are included here, as both relate to the discontinued component. --- ## 2. If Subsidiary J is Not Classified as a Discontinued Operation ### **Accounting Guidance** #### **Unrecognized Tax Benefit (UTB) Reversal** - Per ASC 740 (Income Taxes), changes in tax positions and resolution of tax uncertainties are reflected in the **income tax expense** line. - The UTB is a tax item, so its reversal affects tax expense. #### **Indemnification Receivable Reversal** - The indemnification receivable represents a contractual right to reimbursement for a portion of the tax liability. - Per ASC 450 (Contingencies) and ASC 740, indemnification assets related to tax uncertainties are presented in the same line as the related loss, unless a separate presentation is required. - However, the receivable itself is **not** a component of income tax expense; rather, it would be presented in **operating income/expense** (typically in "Other income (expense)" or a similar line). ### **Income Statement Presentation** - **UTB Reversal:** Present in **Income Tax Expense**. - **Indemnification Receivable Reversal:** Present in **Operating Expense** (e.g., "Other income (expense)" or equivalent), not in income tax expense. --- ## **Summary Table** | Scenario | UTB Reversal Presentation | Indemnification Receivable Reversal Presentation | |-------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------| | J = Discontinued Operation | Discontinued operations | Discontinued operations | | J ≠ Discontinued Operation | Income tax expense (continuing) | Operating expense (continuing) | --- ## **Explanations** - **Discontinued Operations:** All components (including tax items and indemnity adjustments) relating to the discontinued business must be included in discontinued operations, per ASC 205-20. - **Continuing Operations:** If not discontinued, the UTB reversal (a tax item) affects income tax expense, while the indemnification receivable (a contractual/operating asset) affects operating results, not taxes. --- ## **Final Answers** ### 1. **If Subsidiary J is classified as a discontinued operation:** - **Both the reversal of the indemnification receivable and the UTB should be presented in discontinued operations.** ### 2. **If Subsidiary J is not classified as a discontinued operation:** - **The reversal of the UTB should be presented in income tax expense (continuing operations).** - **The reversal of the indemnification receivable should be presented in operating expense (continuing operations).**

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