National Automatic Sprinkler Industry Apprentice and Training

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“The Trust Fund is a non-profit organization exempt from federal income taxes under the provisions of Section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.In accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 740 "Income Taxes" the Trust Fund is required to determine whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. Under ASC Topic 740, the Trust Fund may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. ASC Topic 740 also provides guidance on recognition, classification, interest and penalties on income taxes, accounting in interim periods and requires increased disclosures. The Trust Fund adopted the provisions of ASC Topic 740 on January 1, 2009.This interpretation also clarifies that the trustee's determination of the taxable status of the Trust Fund, including its status as a tax-exempt not-for-profit entity, is subject to the standards required for accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. The interpretation was effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Trust Fund adopted the application of accounting for uncertainty in income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740. No financial reporting requirements are associated with this adoption.”