NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
Intevac recorded income tax provisions of $
217,000
and $1.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 26, 2020, respectively, and $
173,000
and $1.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019, respectively. The income tax provisions for these three and nine month periods are based upon estimates of annual income (loss), annual permanent differences and statutory tax rates in the various jurisdictions in which Intevac operates. For the three and nine month periods ended September 26, 2020 Intevac recorded income tax provisions on earnings of its international subsidiaries of $111,000 and $659,000, respectively, and recorded $98,000 and $471,000, respectively, for withholding taxes on royalties paid into the United States from Intevac’s Singapore subsidiary as discrete items. For the three and nine month periods ended September 28, 2019, Intevac recorded income tax provisions on earnings of its international subsidiaries of $48,000 and $611,000, respectively, and recorded $130,000 and $534,000, respectively, for withholding taxes on royalties paid into the United States from Intevac’s Singapore subsidiary as discrete items. For all periods presented Intevac utilized net operating loss carry-forwards to offset the impact of global intangible
low-taxed
income (“GILTI”). Intevac’s tax rate differs from the applicable statutory rates due primarily to establishment of a valuation allowance, utilization of deferred and current credits and the effect of permanent differences and adjustments of prior permanent differences. Intevac’s future effective income tax rate depends on various factors, including the level of Intevac’s projected earnings, the geographic composition of worldwide earnings, tax regulations governing each region, net operating loss carry-forwards, availability of tax credits and the effectiveness of Intevac’s tax planning strategies. Management carefully monitors these factors and timely adjusts the effective income tax rate.
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (“IRAS”) conducted a review of the fiscal 2009 through 2010 tax returns of the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Intevac Asia Pte. Ltd. IRAS challenged the Company’s tax position with respect to certain deductions. The Company paid all contested taxes and the related interest to have the right to defend its position under Singapore tax law. In October 2020, the Company received an unfavorable decision on its appeal to the Singapore High Court. Management is considering a further appeal to the Court of Appeal, which must be made within thirty days of the High Court decision. As of September 26, 2020, the $915,000 contested tax deposit reported on its balance sheet was fully reserved.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) was enacted on March 27, 2020 in the United States. The CARES Act includes several significant provisions for corporations, including the usage of net operating losses and payroll benefits. Several foreign
(non-U.S.)
jurisdictions in which we operate have taken similar economic stimulus measures. The Company evaluated the provisions of the CARES Act and other
non-U.S.
economic measures and determined the impact on our financial position at September 26, 2020 and on the results of operations and cash flows for the three and nine months then ended as well as anticipated future benefits for the remainder of fiscal 2020 to be as follows.
Under the CARES Act, we have elected to defer payment, on an interest-free basis, of the employer portion of social security payroll taxes incurred from March 27, 2020 to December 31, 2020.
One-half
of such deferral amount will become due on each of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2022. We elected to utilize this deferral program to delay payment of approximately $763,000 of the employer portion of payroll taxes estimated to be incurred between March 27, 2020 and December 31, 2020. The deferred payroll tax liability of $547,000 at September 26, 2020 is included in other long-term liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company will also utilize the employee retention tax credit under the CARES Act for certain qualifying employee salary and wage expenditures. Tax benefits under the employee retention tax credit are not expected to be significant. Additionally, the CARES Act accelerates the timing of the refund for alternative minimum tax (“AMT”) credits. The entire balance of the income tax refund receivable of $157,000 was received in July 2020.
In Singapore, Intevac receives government assistance under the Job Support Scheme (“JSS”). The purpose of the JSS is to provide wage support to employers to help them retain their local employees. Under the JSS, Intevac expects to receive approximately $554,000 in JSS grants in fiscal 2020. During the quarter ended September 26, 2020, the Company received $124,000 in JSS grants, of which $72,000 is reported as a reduction of cost of net revenues, $20,000 is reported as a reduction of R&D expenses and $32,000 is reported as a reduction of selling, general and administrative expenses on the condensed consolidated statement of operations. During the nine months ended September 26, 2020, the Company received $434,000 in JSS grants, of which $252,000 is reported as a reduction of cost of net revenues, $68,000 is reported as a reduction of R&D expenses and $114,000 is reported as a reduction of selling, general and administrative expenses on the condensed consolidated statement of operations.