American Home Shield 2011 Annual Report Download - page 172

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SCHEDULE II
THE SERVICEMASTER COMPANY
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(In thousands)
Balance at
Beginning of
Period
Additions
Charged to
Costs and
Expenses Deductions(1)
Balance at
End of
Period
AS OF AND FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011
Continuing Operations—
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Accounts receivable $ 14,380 $ 39,081 $ 35,566 $ 17,895
Notes receivable 2,329 519 381 2,467
Income tax valuation allowance 15,437 48 9,209 6,276
AS OF AND FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010
Continuing Operations—
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Accounts receivable $ 15,827 $ 52,045 $ 53,492 $ 14,380
Notes receivable 2,251 923 845 2,329
Income tax valuation allowance 15,479 48 90 15,437
AS OF AND FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009
Continuing Operations—
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Accounts receivable $ 15,956 $ 41,423 $ 41,552 $ 15,827
Notes receivable 1,810 640 199 2,251
Income tax valuation allowance 16,874 822 2,217 15,479
Deductions in the allowance for doubtful accounts for accounts and notes receivable reflect write-offs of uncollectible accounts.
Deductions for the income tax valuation allowance in 2011 are primarily attributable to the reduction of net operating loss
carryforwards and other tax attributes related to the dissolution of certain subsidiaries. Deductions for the income tax valuation
allowance in other years are attributable to realization of deferred tax assets.
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