Comcast 2013 Annual Report Download - page 117

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Comcast Corporation
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits
As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, our accrued interest associated with tax positions was $780 million and $721 million,
respectively. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, $42 million and $11 million, respectively, of these amounts were related to tax
positions of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal Enterprise for which we have been indemnified by GE.
During 2013, the IRS completed its examination of our income tax returns for the years 2009 through 2011. During 2013, we
effectively settled federal tax disputes related to prior periods. These settlements did not have a material impact on our income tax
expense.
Various states are examining our tax returns through 2011. 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.
It is reasonably possible that certain statutes of limitations for the years 2000 through 2006 will expire within the next 12 months
that could result in a decrease to our uncertain tax positions.
Note 16: Supplemental Financial Information
Receivables
In addition to the amounts in the table above, noncurrent receivables of $488 million and $641 million, as of December 31, 2013
and 2012, respectively, are included in other noncurrent assets, net that primarily relate to the licensing of our television and film
productions to third parties.
Cash Payments for Interest and Income Taxes
(in millions)
2013
2012
2011
Balance, January 1
$
1,573
$
1,435
$
1,251
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year
90
154
87
Additions based on tax positions related to prior years
201
79
75
Additions from acquired subsidiaries
268
—
57
Reductions for tax positions of prior years
(141
)
(60
)
(22
)
Reductions due to expiration of statutes of limitations
(3
)
(3
)
(5
)
Settlements with taxing authorities
(287
)
(32
)
(8
)
Balance, December 31
$
1,701
$
1,573
$
1,435
December 31 (in millions)
2013
2012
Receivables, gross
$
6,972
$
6,026
Less: Allowance for returns and customer incentives
375
307
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts
221
198
Receivables, net
$
6,376
$
5,521
Year ended December 31 (in millions)
2013
2012
2011
Interest
$
2,355
$
2,314
$
2,441
Income taxes
$
3,946
$
2,841
$
1,626
Comcast 2013 Annual Report on Form 10
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