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Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits
(in millions) 2011 2010 2009
Balance, January 1 $ 1,251 $ 1,185 $ 1,450
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 87 69 57
Additions based on tax positions related to the prior years 75 59 —
Additions from acquired subsidiaries 57 ——
Reductions for tax positions of prior years (22) (28) (257)
Reductions due to expiration of statute of limitations (5) (24) —
Settlements with taxing authorities (8) (10) (65)
Balance, December 31 $ 1,435 $ 1,251 $ 1,185
As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, we had accrued approximately $698 million, including $10 million
related to tax positions of NBCUniversal for which we have been indemnified by GE, and $604 million,
respectively, of interest associated with our uncertain tax positions.
The IRS is examining our 2009 through 2011 tax returns. The IRS completed its examination of our income
tax returns for the years 2000 through 2008 and proposed adjustments that relate primarily to certain financ-
ing transactions. We are currently disputing those proposed adjustments, and we filed petitions with the
United States Tax Court in January 2011. If the adjustments are sustained, they would not have a material
impact on our effective tax rate.
Various states are examining our tax returns through 2010. The tax years of our state tax returns currently
under examination vary by state. The majority of the periods under examination relate to tax years 2000 and
forward, with a select few dating back to 1993.
Note 17: Supplemental Financial Information
Receivables
December 31 (in millions) 2011 2010
Receivables, gross $ 4,978 $ 2,028
Less: Allowance for returns and customer incentives 425 —
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts 202 173
Receivables, net $ 4,351 $ 1,855
Operating Costs and Expenses
Year ended December 31 (in millions) 2011 2010 2009
Programming and production $ 16,623 $ 8,555 $ 7,846
Cable Communications technical labor 2,280 2,263 2,295
Cable Communications customer service 1,855 1,833 1,881
Advertising, marketing and promotion 4,240 2,415 2,056
Other 12,487 8,275 7,964
Operating costs and expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) $ 37,485 $ 23,341 $ 22,042
Cash Payments for Interest and Income Taxes
Year ended December 31 (in millions) 2011 2010 2009
Interest $ 2,441 $ 1,983 $ 2,040
Income taxes $ 1,626 $ 1,864 $ 1,303
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