Modulo 1120-L Istruzioni per il programma M-3
Istruzioni per la pianificazione M-3 (Form 1120-L), Net Income (Loss) Riconciliazione per le società di assicurazione sulla vita degli Stati Uniti con i beni totali di $10 Milioni o più
Rev. gennaio 2024
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Instructions for
Schedule M-3 (Form 1120-L)
(Rev. January 2024)
(For use with the December 2021 revision of Schedule M-3 (Form 1120-L))
Net Income (Loss) Reconciliation for U.S. Life Insurance Companies With Total
Assets of $10 Million or More
Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless
otherwise noted.
A corporation filing a non-consolidated Form 1120-L that
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reports on Schedule L, Part II, line 2, column (b), of Form 1120-L
total assets that equal or exceed $10 million must complete and
file Schedule M-3 and must check box (1) Non-consolidated
return, at the top of page 1 of Schedule M-3.
Future Developments
For the latest information about developments related to
Schedule M-3 (Form 1120-L), and its instructions, such as
legislation enacted after they were published, go to IRS.gov/
Any U.S. consolidated tax group consisting of a U.S. parent
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corporation and additional includible corporations listed on Form
851, Affiliations Schedule, required to file Form 1120-L that
reports on Schedule L, Part II, line 2, column (b), of Form 1120-L
total consolidated assets at the end of the tax year that equal or
exceed $10 million must complete and file Schedule M-3 and
must check box (2) Consolidated return (Form 1120-L only) or
(3) Mixed 1120/L/PC group, as applicable, at the top of page 1 of
Schedule M-3.
What’s New
Amortization of research and development costs. Specified
research or developmental costs paid or incurred in tax years
beginning after December 31, 2021, must be capitalized and
amortized. See the instructions for Line 37. Research and
Development Costs, later.
A U.S. life insurance company filing Form 1120-L that is not
required to file Schedule M-3 may voluntarily file Schedule M-3.
A life insurance company filing Schedule M-3 must check Item A,
box 3, on Form 1120-L, page 1, indicating that Schedule M-3 is
attached, whether required or voluntary.
General Instructions
Purpose of Schedule
Example 1.
Schedule M-3, Part I, asks certain questions about the
corporation's financial statements and reconciles financial
statement net income (loss) for the corporation (or consolidated
financial statement group, if applicable), as reported on
Schedule M-3, Part I, line 4a, to net income (loss) of the
corporation for U.S. taxable income purposes, as reported on
Schedule M-3, Part I, line 11.
1. U.S. life insurance company A owns U.S. subsidiary B
and foreign subsidiary F. For its current tax year, A prepares
consolidated financial statements with B and F that report total
assets of $12 million. A files a consolidated U.S. income tax
return with B and reports total consolidated assets on
Schedule L, Part II, line 2, column (b), of $8 million. A's U.S.
consolidated tax group is not required to file Schedule M-3 for
the current tax year.
2. U.S. life insurance company C owns U.S. life insurance
company D. For its current tax year, C prepares consolidated
financial statements with D but C and D file separate U.S.
income tax returns. The consolidated accrual basis financial
statements for C and D report total assets at the end of the tax
year of $12 million after intercompany eliminations. C reports
separate company total year-end assets on its Schedule L, Part
II, line 2, column (b), of $7 million. D reports separate company
total year-end assets on its Schedule L, Part II, line 2, column
(b), of $6 million. Neither C nor D is required to file Schedule M-3
for the current tax year.
Schedule M-3, Parts II and III, reconcile financial statement
net income (loss) for the U.S. corporation (or consolidated tax
group, if applicable), as reported on Schedule M-3, Part I,
line 11, to the subtotal on Form 1120-L, page 1, line 20. For life
insurance companies that prepare an annual statement, financial
statement net income (loss) should be reported on the statutory
basis on Schedule M-3, Part I, line 11.
Where To File
If the corporation is required to file (or voluntarily files)
Schedule M-3 (Form 1120-L), the corporation must file Form
1120-L and all attachments and schedules, including
Schedule M-3 (Form 1120-L) at the following address.
3. Foreign corporation A owns 100% of both U.S. life
insurance company B and U.S. life insurance company C. C
owns 100% of U.S. life insurance company D. For its current tax
year, A prepares a consolidated worldwide financial statement
for the ABCD consolidated group. The ABCD consolidated
financial statement reports total year-end assets of $25 million.
A is not required to file a U.S. income tax return. B files a
separate U.S. income tax return and reports separate company
total year-end assets on its Schedule L, Part II, line 2, column
(b), of $12 million. C files a consolidated U.S. income tax return
with D and, after eliminating intercompany transactions between
C and D, reports consolidated total year-end assets on
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Who Must File
Generally, the following apply.
Any domestic corporation or group of corporations required to
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file Form 1120-L, U.S. Life Insurance Company Income Tax
Return, that reports on Schedule L, Part II, line 2, column (b), of
Form 1120-L total assets at the end of the corporation's tax year
that equal or exceed $10 million must complete and file
Schedule M-3.
Schedule L, Part II, line 2, column (b), of $8 million. B is required
to file Schedule M-3 because its total year-end assets reported
on Schedule L, Part II, line 2, column (b), equal at least $10
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million. The CD U.S. consolidated tax group is not required to file
Schedule M-3 because its total year-end assets reported on
Schedule L, Part II, line 2, column (b), do not equal at least $10
million.
tax year of $10 million or more, the corporation's total
consolidated assets must be determined on an overall accrual
method of accounting unless both of the following apply: (a) the
tax returns of all includible corporations in the U.S. consolidated
tax group are prepared using an overall cash method of
accounting, and (b) no includible corporation in the U.S.
consolidated tax group prepares or is included in financial
statements prepared on an accrual basis.
Special Filing Requirements for Mixed Groups
If the parent corporation of a U.S. consolidated tax group files
Form 1120-L and files Schedule M-3, each member of the group
must file Schedule M-3. However, if the parent corporation of a
U.S. consolidated tax group files Form 1120-L and any member
of the group files Form 1120-PC, U.S. Property and Casualty
Insurance Company Income Tax Return, or Form 1120, that
member must file a Form 1120-PC Schedule M-3 or a Form
1120 Schedule M-3, respectively, and the group must comply
with the mixed group consolidated Schedule M-3 reporting
described in the section Schedule M-3 Consolidation for Mixed
must also file Form 8916, Reconciliation of Schedule M-3
Taxable Income With Tax Return Taxable Income for Mixed
Groups, and, if applicable, Form 8916-A, Supplemental
Attachment to Schedule M-3.
Note. See the instructions for Part I, line 1, for a discussion of
non-tax-basis income statements and related non-tax-basis
balance sheets to be used in the preparation of Schedule M-3
and Form 1120-L, Schedule L.
Other Form 1120-L Schedules
Affected by Schedule M-3
Requirements
Report on Schedule L and Form 1120-L, page 1, amounts for the
U.S. corporation or, if applicable, the U.S. consolidated tax
group.
If the parent corporation of a U.S. consolidated tax group files
Form 1120-L and any member of the group files Form 1120-PC
or Form 1120, and the consolidated Schedule L, Part II, line 2,
column (b), reported in the return includes the assets of all of the
corporations (the insurance companies as well as the
Schedule L
If a non-tax-basis income statement and related non-tax-basis
balance sheet are prepared for any purpose for a period ending
with or within the tax year, Schedule L must be prepared
showing non-tax-basis amounts. See the instructions for
Schedule M-3, Part I, line 1, for the discussion of non-tax-basis
income statements and related non-tax-basis balance sheets
prepared for any purpose and the impact on the selection of the
income statement used for Schedule M-3 and the related
non-tax-basis balance sheet amounts that must be used for
Schedule L.
non-insurance companies), in order to determine if the group
meets the $10 million threshold test for the requirement to file
Schedule M-3, use the amount of total assets reported on
Schedule L, Part II, line 2, column (b), of the consolidated return.
If the parent company of a U.S. consolidated tax group files Form
1120-L and any member of the group files Form 1120-PC or
Form 1120 and the consolidated Schedule L, Part II, line 2,
column (b), reported in the return does not include the assets of
one or more of the corporations in the U.S. consolidated tax
group, in order to determine if the group meets the $10 million
threshold test for the requirement to file Schedule M-3, use the
sum of the amount of total assets reported on the consolidated
Schedule L, Part II, line 2, column (b), plus the amounts of all
assets reported on Forms 1120-PC and 1120 that are included
in the consolidated return but not included on the consolidated
Schedule L, Part II, line 2, column (b).
Total assets shown on Schedule L, Part II, line 2, column (b),
must equal the total assets of the life insurance company (or, in
the case of a U.S. consolidated tax group, the total assets of all
members of the group listed on Form 851) as of the last day of
the tax year, and must be the same total assets reported by the
life insurance company (or by each member of the U.S.
consolidated tax group) in the non-tax-basis financial
statements, if any, used for Schedule M-3. If the life insurance
company prepares non-tax-basis financial statements,
Schedule L, Part II, line 2, column (b), must equal the sum of the
non-tax-basis financial statement total assets for each
corporation listed on Form 851 and included in the U.S.
consolidated tax return (includible corporation) net of
eliminations for intercompany transactions between includible
corporations. If the life insurance company does not prepare
non-tax-basis financial statements, Schedule L, Part II, line 2,
column (b), must be based on the life insurance company's
books and records. The Schedule L balance sheet may show
tax-basis balance sheet amounts if the life insurance company is
allowed to use books and records for Schedule M-3 and the life
insurance company's books and records reflect only tax-basis
amounts.
For insurance companies included in the consolidated U.S.
income tax return, see the instructions for Part I, lines 10a, 10b,
10c, and 11, and Part II, line 7, for guidance on Schedule M-3
reporting of intercompany dividends and statutory accounting
adjustments.
Other Issues Affecting Schedule M-3
Filing Requirements
If a life insurance company was required to file Schedule M-3 for
the preceding tax year but reports on Schedule L, Part II, line 2,
column (b), of Form 1120-L total consolidated assets at the end
of the current tax year of less than $10 million, the life insurance
company is not required to file Schedule M-3 for the current tax
year. The life insurance company may voluntarily file
Generally, total assets at the beginning of the year
(Schedule L, Part II, line 2, column (a)) must equal total assets at
the close of the prior year (Schedule L, Part II, line 2, column
(b)). For each Schedule L balance sheet item reported for which
there is a difference between the current opening balance sheet
amount and the prior closing balance sheet amount, attach a
statement that reports the balance sheet item, the prior closing
amount, the current opening amount, and a short explanation of
the change. Reasons for those differences include mergers and
acquisitions.
Schedule M-3 for the current tax year. If for a subsequent tax
year the life insurance company is required to file Schedule M-3,
the life insurance company must complete Schedule M-3 in its
entirety for that subsequent tax year.
In the case of a U.S. consolidated tax group, total assets at
the end of the tax year must be determined based on the total
year-end assets of all includible corporations listed on Form 851,
net of eliminations for intercompany transactions and balances
between the includible corporations. In addition, for purposes of
determining for Schedule M-3 whether the corporation (or U.S.
consolidated tax group) has total assets at the end of the current
For purposes of measuring total assets at the end of the year,
the corporation's assets may not be netted or reduced by the
corporation's liabilities. In addition, total assets may not be
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reported as a negative amount. If Schedule L is prepared on a
non-tax-basis method, an investment in a partnership may be
shown as appropriate under the corporation's non-tax-basis
method of accounting, including, if required by the corporation's
reporting methodology, the equity method of accounting for
investments. If Schedule L is prepared on a tax basis, an
investment by the corporation in a partnership must be shown as
an asset and measured by the corporation's adjusted basis in its
partnership interest. Any liabilities contributing to such adjusted
basis must be shown on Schedule L as corporate liabilities.
these instructions by the corporation during the corporation’s tax
year.
4. The owner of 50% or more of partnership income, loss, or
capital on any day of the partnership tax year is deemed to own
all corporate and partnership interests owned or deemed to be
owned under these instructions by the partnership during the
partnership tax year.
5. The beneficial owner of 50% or more of the beneficial
interest of a trust or nominee arrangement on any day of the trust
or nominee arrangement tax year is deemed to own all corporate
and partnership interests owned or deemed to be owned under
these instructions by the trust or nominee arrangement.
Consolidated Return
(Form 1120-L, Page 1)
A reportable entity partner with respect to a partnership (as
defined above) must report the following to the partnership within
30 days of first becoming a reportable entity partner and, after
first reporting to the partnership under these instructions,
thereafter within 30 days of the date of any change in the interest
it owns or is deemed to own, directly or indirectly, under these
instructions, in the partnership.
Report on Form 1120-L, page 1, each item of income, gain, loss,
expense, or deduction net of elimination entries for intercompany
transactions between includible corporations. The corporation
must not report as dividends on Form 1120-L, Schedule A, any
amounts received from an includible corporation unless the
corporation receiving the intercompany dividends is an
insurance company and only to the extent that the insurance
company is required to include intercompany dividends in
taxable income. (See the instructions for Part I, lines 10a, 10b,
10c, and 11, for a discussion of intercompany dividends and
insurance company statutory accounting.) In general, dividends
received from an includible corporation must be eliminated in
consolidation rather than offset by the dividends-received
deduction.
1. Name.
2. Mailing address.
3. Taxpayer identification number (TIN or EIN), if applicable.
4. Entity or organization type.
5. State or country in which it is organized.
6. Date on which it first became a reportable entity partner.
7. Date with respect to which it is reporting a change in its
Entity Considerations for
Schedule M-3
ownership interest in the partnership, if applicable.
8. The interest in the partnership it owns or is deemed to
own in the partnership, directly or indirectly (as defined under
these instructions), as of the date with respect to which it is
reporting.
For purposes of Schedule M-3, references to the classification of
an entity (for example, as a corporation, a partnership, or a trust)
are references to the treatment of the entity for U.S. income tax
purposes. An entity that is generally regarded as separate from
its owner for U.S. income tax purposes (disregarded entity) must
not be separately reported on Schedule M-3 except, if required,
on Part I, line 7a or 7b. On Parts II and III, any item of income,
gain, loss, deduction, or credit of a disregarded entity must be
reported as an item of its owner. In particular, the income or loss
of a disregarded entity must not be reported on Part II, line 9, 10,
or 11 as a separate partnership or other pass-through entity. The
financial statement income or loss of a disregarded entity is
included on Part I, line 7a or 7b, only if its financial statement
income or loss is included on Part I, line 11, but not on Part I,
line 4a.
9. Any change in that interest as of the date with respect to
which it is reporting.
The reportable entity partner must retain copies of required
reports it makes to the partnerships under these instructions.
Each partnership must retain copies of the required reports it
receives under these instructions from reportable entity partners.
Example 2.
1. A, an LLC filing a Form 1065 for 2023, is owned 50% by
U.S. life insurance company Z. A owns 50% of B, C, D, and E,
which are also LLCs filing a Form 1065 for calendar year 2023. Z
was first required to file Form 1120-L, Schedule M-3, for its
corporate tax year ending December 31, 2022 and filed
Schedule M-3 with its Form 1120-L for 2022, on October 15,
2023. As of October 16, 2023, Z was a reportable entity partner
with respect to A and, through A, with respect to B, C, D, and E.
On November 5, 2023, Z reports to A, B, C, D, and E, as it is
required to do within 30 days of October 16, that Z is a
Reportable Entity Partner Reporting
Responsibilities
A reportable entity partner with respect to a partnership filing
Form 1065 is an entity that:
Owns or is deemed to own, directly or indirectly, under these
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instructions a 50% or greater interest in the income, loss, or
capital of the partnership on any day of the tax year; and
reportable entity partner directly owning (with respect to A) or
deemed to own indirectly (with respect to B, C, D, and E) a 50%
interest. Therefore, because Z was a reportable entity partner for
2023, each of A, B, C, D, and E is required to file Form 1065,
Schedule M-3, for 2023, regardless of whether they would
otherwise be required to file Schedule M-3 for that year.
Was required to file Schedule M-3 on its most recently filed
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U.S. income tax return or return of income filed prior to that day.
For the purposes of these instructions, the following rules
apply.
2. P, a U.S. life insurance company, is the parent of a
financial consolidation group with 50 domestic subsidiaries, DS1
through DS50, and 50 foreign subsidiaries, FS1 through FS50,
all 100% owned on October 16, 2023. On October 15, 2023, P
filed a consolidated tax return on Form 1120-L and was required
to file Schedule M-3 for the tax year ending December 31, 2022.
On October 16, 2023, DS1, DS2, DS3, FS1, and FS2 each
acquire a 10% partnership interest in partnership K, which files
Form 1065 for the tax year ending December 31, 2023. P is
deemed to own, directly or indirectly (under these instructions),
1. The parent corporation of a consolidated tax group is
deemed to own all corporate and partnership interests owned or
deemed to be owned under these instructions by any member of
the tax consolidated group.
2. The owner of a disregarded entity is deemed to own all
corporate and partnership interests owned or deemed to be
owned under these instructions by the disregarded entity.
3. The owner of 50% or more of a corporation by vote on any
day of the corporation’s tax year is deemed to own all corporate
and partnership interests owned or deemed to be owned under
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all corporate and partnership interests of DS1, DS2, and DS3, as
the parent of the tax consolidation group and therefore is
deemed to own 30% of K on October 16, 2023. P is deemed to
own, directly or indirectly (under these instructions), all corporate
and partnership interests of FS1 and FS2 as the owner of 50% or
more of each corporation by vote and therefore is deemed to
own 20% of K on October 16, 2023. P is therefore deemed to
own 50% of K on October 16, 2023. Since P owns or is deemed
to own, directly or indirectly (under these instructions), 50% or
more of K on October 16, 2023, and was required to file
Schedule M-3 with its most recently filed U.S. income tax return
filed prior to that date, P is a reportable entity partner of K as of
October 16, 2023. On November 5, 2023, P reports to K that P is
a reportable entity partner as of October 16, 2023, deemed to
own (under these instructions) a 50% interest in K. K is,
therefore, required to file Schedule M-3 when it files its Form
1065 for its tax year ending December 31, 2023.
Schedule M-3 Consolidation for Mixed Groups
(1120/L/PC)
Special Schedule M-3 consolidation rules apply to a mixed
group, that is, a consolidated tax group that (1) includes both a
corporation that is an insurance company and a corporation that
is not an insurance company; or (2) includes both a life
insurance company and a property and casualty insurance
company; or (3) includes a life insurance company, a property
and casualty insurance company, and a corporation that is not
an insurance company.
Mixed group consolidation for Schedule M-3, Parts II and III,
requires (1) subgroup sub-consolidation of the 1120 subgroup,
the 1120-PC subgroup, and the 1120-L subgroup, each with its
own sub-consolidated Schedule M-3, Parts II and III, and (2)
consolidation of the subgroup sub-consolidation totals on a
consolidated Schedule M-3, Part II, that ties to a consolidated
Schedule M-3, Part I, and a consolidated Form 8916.
Consolidated Schedule M-3 Versus
Consolidating Schedules M-3 for
Form 1120-L Groups
In addition to one Schedule M-3, Part II, and one
Schedule M-3, Part III, for each corporation in the three subgroup
sub-consolidations, there will generally be a total of six additional
Schedule M-3, Parts II, and six additional Schedule M-3, Parts
III, for the subgroup sub-consolidations. Specifically, there must
be one Schedule M-3, Part II, and one Schedule M-3, Part III, for
each subgroup's sub-consolidated amounts and one
A consolidated tax return group with a parent corporation that
files a Form 1120-L is a mixed group if any member is a property
and casualty insurance company (files Form 1120-PC) or is not
Mixed Groups (1120/L/PC), later.
Schedule M-3, Part II, and one Schedule M-3, Part III, for each
subgroup's sub-consolidation eliminations amounts.
A U.S. consolidated tax group must file a consolidated
Schedule M-3. Parts I, II, and III of the consolidated
At the mixed group consolidated level, there must be a
consolidated Schedule M-3, Part II, and, if applicable, a
Schedule M-3, Part II, for consolidation eliminations not
includible in the subgroup eliminations. At the consolidated level,
there must also be a consolidated Schedule M-3, Part I, and a
consolidated Form 8916. For a mixed group, there is no
Schedule M-3, Part III, at the consolidated level. At the
consolidated level, use the Schedule M-3 (1120, 1120-PC, or
1120-L), Parts I and II, that match the form on which the parent
corporation reports and the entire consolidated group files.
Schedule M-3 must reflect the activity of the entire U.S.
consolidated tax group. The parent corporation must also
complete Parts II and III of a separate Schedule M-3 to reflect the
parent's own activity. In addition, Parts II and III of a separate
Schedule M-3 must be completed by each includible corporation
to reflect the activity of that includible corporation. Lastly, it will
generally be necessary to complete Parts II and III of a separate
Schedule M-3 for consolidation eliminations.
If a U.S. consolidated tax group that is not a mixed group
consists of four includible corporations (the parent and three
subsidiaries) all filing Form 1120-L, the U.S. consolidated tax
group must complete six Schedules M-3 as follows.
The corporation must check the applicable mixed group
checkboxes on all Schedules M-3, Parts I, II, and III, as
discussed below.
One consolidated Schedule M-3 with Parts I, II, and III
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Subgroup Sub-Consolidation: 1120 Subgroup,
1120-PC Subgroup, and 1120-L Subgroup
completed to reflect the activity of the entire U.S. consolidated
tax group.
Parts II and III of a separate Schedule M-3 for each of the four
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includible corporations to reflect the activity of each includible
corporation.
A subgroup Schedule M-3, Parts II and III, sub-consolidation
must be prepared with all necessary eliminations within the
subgroup for each of the three possible subgroups that are in
fact present: one subgroup for those corporations reporting on
Form 1120, one subgroup for those corporations reporting on
Form 1120-PC, and one subgroup for those reporting on Form
1120-L. The parent corporation is included in the subgroup that
corresponds to the form on which it reports and the entire
consolidated group files. For example, in the case of a Form
1120-L parent and Form 1120-L consolidated group, the parent
is included in the Form 1120-L subgroup sub-consolidation.
Each subgroup uses its own Schedule M-3 (1120, 1120-PC, or
1120-L), Parts II and III, for each corporation within the subgroup
and for the subgroup sub-consolidation and the subgroup
eliminations.
Parts II and III of a separate Schedule M-3 to eliminate
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intercompany transactions between includible corporations and
to include limitations on deductions (for example, charitable
contribution limitations and capital loss limitations) and carryover
amounts (for example, charitable contribution carryovers and
capital loss carryovers). See Completion of Schedule M-3 and
Note. Complete only one Schedule M-3, Part I, for each
consolidated group. A subsidiary of a consolidated group does
not complete Schedule M-3, Part I. Enter on Part I the name and
EIN of the common parent of the consolidated group.
Indicate on each Schedule M-3, Parts II and III, on the line
after the common parent's name and EIN, whether the
Schedule M-3, Parts II and III, is for the (1) consolidated group;
(2) parent corporation; (3) consolidation eliminations; or (4)
subsidiary corporation, by checking the appropriate box. If Parts
II and III are for a subsidiary in a consolidated return, also enter
the name and EIN of the subsidiary.
The three subgroup sub-consolidation taxable income
calculations on Schedule M-3 must follow the separate return
requirements of the regulations under section 1502 and all other
applicable regulations taking into account the amounts
separately reported on Form 8916. Capital loss limitation and
carryforward used and charitable deduction limitation and
carryforward used are not taken into account in the
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determination of the three subgroup sub-consolidated taxable
incomes on Schedule M-3, but are reflected on Form 8916 and
in the calculation of the life/non-life loss limitation and
carryforward used. See Life/Non-Life Loss Limitation and
Carryforward Used Calculations, later.
Parts II and III, box (4) Subsidiary corporation, and box (5) Mixed
1120/L/PC group. An 1120 subsidiary corporation within the
1120 subgroup must check Form 1120, Schedule M-3, Parts II
and III, box (4) Subsidiary corporation, and box (5) Mixed
1120/L/PC group.
The 1120 subgroup sub-consolidation Form 1120,
The reconciliation totals for book, temporary difference,
permanent difference, and taxable income for each subgroup are
reported on Form 1120, 1120-PC, or 1120-L, as applicable,
Schedule M-3, Part II, line 29a, columns (a), (b), (c), and (d), and
equal the sum of the line amounts on Part II, lines 26 through 28.
For a mixed group, Schedule M-3, Part II, lines 29b, 29c, and 30,
are blank on the Form 1120, 1120-PC, or 1120-L, as applicable,
for the separate corporations (parent and subsidiary) and for the
three subgroup sub-consolidations.
Schedule M-3, Parts II and III, must be indicated by checking box
(5) Mixed 1120/L/PC group, and box (6) 1120 group for the
sub-consolidation, and by checking box (5) Mixed 1120/L/PC
group, and box (7) 1120 eliminations, for the eliminations. The
1120-PC subgroup sub-consolidation Form 1120-PC,
Schedule M-3, Parts II and III, must be indicated by checking box
(5) Mixed 1120/L/PC group, and box (6) 1120-PC group for the
sub-consolidation and by checking box (5) Mixed 1120/L/PC
group, and box (7) 1120-PC eliminations, for the eliminations.
The 1120-L subgroup sub-consolidation Form 1120-L,
Note. A sub-consolidation is required for every subgroup, even
if the subgroup consists of only one corporation. In addition,
Form 8916-A, if applicable, is required at the sub-consolidated
level and the sub-consolidated elimination level.
Schedule M-3, Parts II and III, must be indicated by checking box
(5) Mixed 1120/L/PC group, and box (6) 1120-L group for the
sub-consolidation, and by checking box (5) Mixed 1120/L/PC
group, and box (7) 1120-L eliminations, for the eliminations.
Reconciliation of Mixed Group Subgroup
A mixed group with a Form 1120-L parent corporation
completes a consolidated level Form 1120-L, Schedule M-3,
Parts I and II, and a consolidated Form 8916. The mixed group
consolidated Schedule M-3, Part II, must be indicated by
checking box (1) Consolidated group, and box (5) Mixed
1120/L/PC group. If a consolidated level Part II for consolidation
eliminations not includible in the subgroup eliminations is
applicable, that Part II must be indicated by checking box (3)
Consolidated eliminations, and box (5) Mixed 1120/L/PC group.
Sub-Consolidation Amounts to Schedule M-3, Part
I, Line 11, and to Tax Return Taxable Income
At the consolidated level, use the Schedule M-3 (Form 1120,
1120-PC, or 1120-L), Parts I and II that matches the form on
which the parent corporation reports and the entire consolidated
group files. For a mixed group, on the consolidated
Schedule M-3, Part II, lines 29a, 29b, and 29c, report the
applicable amounts from the three subgroup sub-consolidation
Part II, line 29a, amounts. (If a consolidated level Part II for
consolidation eliminations not includible in the subgroup
eliminations is applicable, the applicable amounts must be
adjusted by the applicable elimination amounts.) The
consolidated Schedule M-3, Part II, line 30, amounts are the sum
of the applicable amounts on the consolidated Part II, lines 29a,
29b, and 29c. For a mixed group, the consolidated Part II, lines 1
through 28, are blank and no consolidated Part III is required to
be completed.
Life/Non-Life Loss Limitation and Carryforward
Used Calculations
The applicable life/non-life loss limitation and all carryforward
used calculations are made using the amounts determined for
taxable income in the three subgroup sub-consolidations and
other applicable amounts separately reported on Form 8916.
The calculated life/non-life loss limitation or carryforward used
amounts, if any, are not entered on Schedule M-3. The
calculated amounts, if any, are entered on Form 8916.
For mixed groups, the consolidated Part II, line 30, column
(a), must equal Part I, line 11, with appropriate adjustments for
statutory accounting requirements reflected on Part I, lines 10a
and 10b. The consolidated taxable income indicated on Part II,
line 30, column (d), must equal the amount shown on Form
8916, line 1. Form 8916, line 8, must equal taxable income
reported on the tax return.
Completion of Schedule M-3 and
Certain Allocations, Limitations, and
Carryovers
Generally, a corporation (or any member of a U.S. consolidated
tax group) required to file Schedule M-3 must complete the form
in its entirety. In particular, a corporation filing a non-consolidated
return that meets the filing requirements for Schedule M-3 must
complete Parts I, II, and III. Such a corporation does not check
any of the checkboxes at the top of Parts II and III. In the case of
a U.S. consolidated tax group, Part I must be completed once,
on the consolidated Schedule M-3, by the parent corporation.
Parts II and III must be completed by the parent corporation,
each includible corporation, and a consolidating eliminations
entity.
Completion of Mixed Group Checkboxes for
Schedule M-3, Part II and Part III
Note. The following discussion of checkboxes will assume that
the 1120-L subgroup includes the corporate parent of the mixed
group.
Forms 1120, 1120-PC, and 1120-L, Schedule M-3, Parts II
and III, each have a checkbox (5) at the top indicating a mixed
group. Checkbox (5) and one or more other applicable
checkboxes must be checked for a mixed group.
Except as otherwise provided in these instructions, when a
Schedule M-3 (Form 1120-L) is filed, all applicable Part I
questions must be answered; all applicable columns in Parts II
and III must be completed; all numerical data required in Parts I,
II, and III must be provided; and any statement required to
support a line item in Part I, II, or III must be attached and must
provide the information required for that line item.
For example, an 1120-L parent corporation included in the
1120-L subgroup must check Form 1120-L, Schedule M-3, Parts
II and III, box (2) Parent corporation, and box (5) Mixed
1120/L/PC group. An 1120-L subsidiary corporation within the
1120-L subgroup must check Form 1120-L, Schedule M-3, Parts
II and III, box (4) Subsidiary corporation, and box (5) Mixed
1120/L/PC group. An 1120-PC subsidiary corporation within the
1120-PC subgroup must check Form 1120-PC Schedule M-3,
All detailed statements for Part II and Part III of Schedule M-3
must be attached for each separate entity included in the
consolidated Part II and Part III, including those for the parent
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company and the eliminations entity, if applicable. It is not
required that the same supporting detailed information be
presented for Part II and Part III of the consolidated
Schedule M-3.
If a non-publicly traded U.S. parent life insurance company of
a U.S. consolidated tax group prepares financial statements and
that group includes a publicly traded subsidiary that files
financial statements with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC), the consolidated financial statements of the
parent life insurance company are the appropriate financial
statements for purposes of completing Part I. Do not use any
separate company financial statements that might be prepared
for publicly traded subsidiaries.
If an item attributable to an includible corporation is not
shared by or allocated to the appropriate member of the group
but is retained in the parent corporation's financial statements (or
books and records, if applicable), then the item must be reported
by the parent corporation in its separate Schedule M-3. For
example, if the parent of a U.S. consolidated tax group prepares
financial statements that include all members of the U.S.
consolidated tax group and the parent does not allocate the
group's income tax expense as reflected in the financial
statements among the members of the group but retains it in the
parent corporation, the parent corporation must report on its
separate Schedule M-3 the U.S. consolidated tax group's
income tax expense as reflected in the financial statements.
Non-Tax-Basis Financial Statements and Tax-Basis
Financial Statements
A tax-basis income statement is allowed for Schedule M-3 and a
tax-basis balance sheet for Schedule L only if no non-tax-basis
income statement and no non-tax-basis balance sheet were
prepared for any purpose and the books and records of the
corporation reflect only tax-basis amounts. The corporation is
deemed to have non-tax-basis income statements and the
related non-tax-basis balance sheets for the current year for
purposes of Schedule M-3 and Schedule L if such non-tax-basis
financial statements were prepared for and presented to
management, creditors, shareholders, government regulators, or
any other third parties for a period ending with or within the tax
year.
Any adjustments made at the consolidated group level that
are not attributable to any specific member of the U.S.
consolidated tax group (for example, disallowance of net capital
losses, contribution deduction carryovers, and limitation of
contribution deductions) must not be reported on the separate
consolidating parent or subsidiary Schedules M-3 but rather on
the consolidated Schedule M-3 and on the consolidating
Schedule M-3 for consolidation eliminations (or on Form 8916 in
the case of a mixed group).
Lines 1a, 1b, and 1c
If an includible corporation has (1) no activity for the tax year
(for example, because the corporation is a dormant or inactive
corporation); (2) no amount for the corporation was included on
Part I, line 11; and (3) the corporation has no amounts to report
on Part II and Part III of Schedule M-3 for the tax year, the parent
corporation of the U.S. consolidated tax group may attach to the
consolidated Schedule M-3 a statement that provides the name
and employer identification number (EIN) of the includible
corporation instead of filing a blank Part II and Part III of
Schedule M-3 for the entity. On Part I, check box (4) Dormant
subsidiaries schedule attached.
If a Form 10-K is filed with the SEC for the period ending with or
within the tax year, the corporation must check “Yes,” for Part I,
line 1a, and use that income statement for Schedule M-3. If Form
10-K is not filed and a non-tax-basis income statement is
prepared that is a certified non-tax-basis income statement for
the period ending with or within the tax year, the corporation
must check “Yes,” for Part I, line 1b, and use that income
statement for Schedule M-3. If Form 10-K is not filed and no
certified non-tax-basis income statement is prepared but an
unaudited non-tax-basis income statement is prepared for the
period ending with or within the tax year, the corporation must
check “Yes” for Part I, line 1c, and use that income statement for
Schedule M-3.
Specific Instructions for Part I
Part I. Financial Information and Net
Income (Loss) Reconciliation
Order of priority in accounting standards. If no Form 10-K is
filed and two or more non-tax-basis income statements are both
certified non-tax-basis income statements for the period, the
income statement prepared according to the following order of
priority in accounting standards must be used.
When To Complete Part I
1. U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
2. International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
3. Any other International Accounting Standards (IAS).
4. Statutory accounting for insurance companies.
5. Other regulatory accrual accounting.
6. Any other accrual accounting standard.
7. Any fair market value standard.
8. Any cash basis standard.
Part I must be completed for any tax year for which the life
insurance company files Schedule M-3. Check either box (1)
Non-consolidated return, (2) Consolidated return (Form 1120-L
only), or (3) Mixed 1120/L/PC group, as applicable. In addition,
check box (4) Dormant subsidiaries schedule attached, if
applicable.
Line 1. Questions Regarding the Type of Income
Statement Prepared
For Schedule M-3, Part I, lines 1 through 12, use only the
financial statements of the U.S. life insurance company filing the
U.S. income tax return (or the consolidated financial statements
for the U.S. parent corporation of a U.S. consolidated tax group).
If the U.S. life insurance company filing a U.S. income tax return
(or the U.S. parent corporation of a U.S. consolidated tax group)
prepares its own financial statements but is controlled by another
corporation (U.S. or foreign) that prepares financial statements
that include the U.S. corporation, the U.S. corporation (or the
U.S. parent corporation of a U.S. consolidated tax group) must
use for its Schedule M-3, Part I, its own financial statements and
not the financial statements of the controlling corporation.
If no non-tax-basis income statement is certified and two or
more non-tax-basis statements are prepared, the income
statement prepared according to the first listed of the accounting
standards above must be used.
If no non-tax-basis financial statements are prepared for a
U.S. life insurance company (or, in the case of a U.S.
consolidated tax group, for the U.S. parent corporation's
consolidated group) filing Schedule M-3, the U.S. life insurance
company (or the U.S. parent corporation of a U.S. consolidated
tax group) must check “No” on questions 1a, 1b, and 1c, skip
Part I, lines 2a through 3c, and enter the net income (loss) per
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the books and records of the U.S. life insurance company (or
U.S. consolidated tax group) on Part I, line 4a.
insurance company's tax year, the income statement period
indicated on Part I, line 2a, applies for purposes of Part I, lines 4a
through 8.
If no non-tax-basis financial statements are prepared for a
U.S. life insurance company (or, in the case of a U.S.
If the life insurance company does not prepare non-tax-basis
financial statements, and has checked “No” on Part I, line 1c,
enter the net income (loss) per the books and records of the U.S.
life insurance company or the U.S. consolidated tax group on
Part I, line 4a.
consolidated tax group, for the U.S. parent corporation's
consolidated group) filing Schedule M-3, and the U.S. life
insurance company is owned by a foreign corporation that
prepares financial statements that include the U.S. life insurance
company (or the U.S. parent corporation's consolidated group),
the U.S. life insurance company (or the U.S. parent corporation
of the U.S. consolidated tax group) must check “No” on
questions 1a, 1b, and 1c, skip Part I, lines 2a through 3c, and
enter the net income (loss) per the books and records of the U.S.
corporation (or U.S. consolidated tax group) on Part I, line 4a.
Indicate on Part I, line 4b, which of the following accounting
standards were used for line 4a.
1. U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
2. International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
3. Statutory.
Line 2. Questions Regarding Income Statement
Period and Restatements
4. Other (specify).
Enter the beginning and ending dates on line 2a for the life
insurance company's annual income statement period ending
with or within this tax year.
Lines 5a through 10
Report on Part I, lines 5a through 10, as instructed below, all
adjustment amounts required to adjust worldwide net income
(loss) reported on this Part I, line 4a (whether from financial
statements or books and records), to net income (loss) of
includible corporations that must be reported on Part I, line 11.
The questions on Part I, lines 2b and 2c, regarding income
statement restatements, refer to the worldwide consolidated
income statement issued by the corporation filing the U.S.
income tax return (the consolidated financial statements for the
U.S. parent corporation of a U.S. consolidated tax group) and
used to prepare Schedule M-3. Answer “Yes” on lines 2b and/or
2c if the corporation's annual income statement has been
restated for any reason. Attach a short explanation of the
reasons for the restatement in net income for each annual
income statement period that is restated, including the original
amount and restated amount of each annual statement period's
net income. The attached statement is not required to report
restatements on an entity-by-entity basis.
Report on line 12a the worldwide consolidated total assets
and total liabilities amounts for the corporation using the same
financial statements (or books and records) used for the
worldwide consolidated income (loss) amount reported on Part I,
line 4a.
If a U.S. life insurance company (a) has net income (loss)
included on Part I, line 4a, and removed on Part I, line 6a or 6b,
on another U.S. corporation's Schedule M-3; (b) files its own
Form 1120-L (separate or consolidated); (c) does not have a
separate non-tax-basis financial statement (certified or
Line 3. Questions Regarding Publicly Traded
Voting Common Stock
otherwise) of its own; and (d) reports on Schedule L, Part II,
line 2, column (b), of its own Form 1120-L total consolidated
assets that equal or exceed $10 million at the end of the
corporation's tax year, the life insurance company must answer
questions 1a, 1b, and 1c, of Part I as appropriate for its own
Form 1120-L and must report on Part I, line 4a, the amount for
the corporation's net income (loss) that is removed on Part I,
line 6a or 6b, of the other corporation's Schedule M-3. However,
if in the circumstances described immediately above, the life
insurance company does have separate non-tax-basis financial
statements (certified or otherwise) of its own, independent of the
amount of the corporation's net income included on Part I,
line 4a, of the other U.S. corporation, the life insurance company
must answer questions 1a, 1b, and 1c, of Part I, as appropriate,
for its own Form 1120-L, based on its own separate income
statement, and must report on Part I, line 4a, the net income
amounts shown on its separate income statement.
The primary U.S. publicly traded voting common stock class is
the most widely held or most heavily traded within the United
States as determined by the life insurance company. If the life
insurance company has more than one class of publicly traded
voting common stock, attach a list of the classes of publicly
traded voting common stock and the trading symbol and the
nine-digit CUSIP number of each class.
Line 4. Worldwide Consolidated Net Income
(Loss) per Income Statement
Report on Part I, line 4a, the worldwide consolidated net income
(loss) per the income statement (or books and records, if
applicable) of the corporation. A corporation filing a
non-consolidated Form 1120-L for itself must report its
worldwide income on Part I, line 4a.
In completing Schedule M-3, the life insurance company must
use financial statement amounts from the financial statement
type checked “Yes” on Part I, line 1, or from its books and
records if Part I, line 1c, is checked “No.” If Part I, line 1a, is
checked “Yes,” report on Part I, line 4a, the net income amount
reported in the income statement presented to the SEC on the
corporation's Form 10-K (the Form 10-K for the security
identified on Part I, line 3b, if applicable).
Note. See the instructions for Part I, line 10, for adjustments that
may be necessary to reconcile financial statement income to
statutory income for the life insurance company.
Line 5. Net Income (Loss) of Nonincludible
Foreign Entities
Remove the financial net income (line 5a) or loss (line 5b) of
each foreign entity that is included on Part I, line 4a, and is not an
includible corporation in the U.S. consolidated tax group
(nonincludible foreign entity). In addition, on Part I, line 8, adjust
for consolidation eliminations and correct for minority interest
and intercompany dividends between any nonincludible foreign
entity and any includible corporation. Do not remove in Part I the
financial net income (loss) of any nonincludible foreign entity
accounted for on Part I, line 4a, using the equity method.
If a life insurance company prepares non-tax-basis financial
statements, the amount on Part I, line 4a, must equal the
financial statement net income (loss) for the income statement
period ending with or within the tax year as indicated on Part I,
line 2a.
If the life insurance company prepares non-tax-basis financial
statements and the income statement period differs from the life
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Attach a supporting statement that provides the name, EIN (if
applicable), and net income (loss) included on Part I, line 4a, that
is removed on line 5 for each separate nonincludible foreign
entity. Also state the total assets and total liabilities for each such
separate nonincludible foreign entity and include those assets
and liabilities amounts in the total assets and total liabilities
reported on Part I, line 12b. The amounts of income (loss)
detailed on the supporting statement should be reported for
each separate nonincludible foreign entity without regard to the
effect of consolidation or elimination entries. If there are
consolidation or elimination entries relating to nonincludible
foreign entities whose income (loss) is reported on the attached
statement that are not reportable on Part I, line 8, the net
amounts of all such consolidation and elimination entries must
be reported on a separate line on the attached statement, so that
the separate financial accounting income (loss) of each
nonincludible foreign entity remains separately stated.
Lines 7a, 7b, and 7c. Net Income (Loss) of Other
Foreign Disregarded Entities, Net Income (Loss)
of Other U.S. Disregarded Entities, and Net
Income (Loss) of Other Includible Entities
Include on Part I, line 7a, 7b, or 7c, the financial net income or
(loss) of each foreign or U.S. disregarded entity or other
includible corporation that is not included in the consolidated
financial group and therefore not included in the income reported
on Part I, line 4a. Include on line 7a or 7b the financial net
income or (loss) of any disregarded entity that is not included in
the income reported on Part I, line 4a, but is included on Part I,
line 11 (other disregarded entities). Include on line 7c the
financial net income or (loss) of any entity not a disregarded
entity that is not included in the income reported on Part I,
line 4a, but is included on line 11 (other includible corporation).
In addition, on Part I, line 8, adjust for consolidation eliminations
and correct for minority interest and intercompany dividends for
any other includible disregarded entity or other includible
entities.
For example, if the net income (after consolidation and
elimination entries) of a nonincludible foreign sub-consolidated
group is being reported on line 5a, the attached supporting
statement should report the income (loss) of each separate
nonincludible foreign legal entity from each such entity's own
financial accounting net income statement or books and records,
and any consolidation or elimination entries (for intercompany
dividends, minority interests, etc.) not reportable on Part I, line 8,
should be reported on the attached supporting statement as a
net amount on a line separate and apart from lines that report
each nonincludible foreign entity's separate net income (loss).
Attach a supporting statement that provides the name, EIN,
and net income (loss) per the financial statement or books and
records for each separate other disregarded entity or other
includible entity reported on line 7. Also state the total assets
and total liabilities for each such separate included entity and
include those assets and liabilities amounts in the total assets
and total liabilities reported on Part I, line 12d. The amounts of
income (loss) detailed on the supporting statement should be
reported for each separate other disregarded entity or other
includible entity without regard to the effect of consolidation or
elimination entries solely between or among the entities listed. If
there are consolidation or elimination entries relating to such
other disregarded entity or other includible entities whose
income (loss) is reported on the attached statement that are not
reportable on Part I, line 8, the net amounts of all such
Line 6. Net Income (Loss) of Nonincludible U.S.
Entities
Remove the financial net income (line 6a) or loss (line 6b)
included on Part I, line 4a, for each U.S. entity that is not an
includible corporation in the U.S. consolidated tax group
(nonincludible U.S. entity). In addition, on Part I, line 8, adjust for
consolidation eliminations and correct for minority interest and
intercompany dividends between any nonincludible U.S. entity
and any includible corporation. Do not remove in Part I the
financial net income (loss) of any nonincludible U.S. entity
accounted for on Part I, line 4a, using the equity method.
consolidation and elimination entries must be reported on a
separate line on the attached statement, so that the separate
financial accounting income (loss) of each other disregarded
entity or other includible entity remains separately stated.
For example, if the net income (after consolidation and
elimination entries) of a sub-consolidated group of other
disregarded entities is being reported on line 7a or 7b, the
attached supporting statement should report the income (loss) of
each separate other disregarded entity from each entity's own
financial accounting net income statement or books and records,
and any consolidation or elimination entries (for intercompany
dividends, minority interests, etc.) not reportable on Part I, line 8,
should be reported on the attached supporting statement as a
net amount on a line separate and apart from lines that report
each other disregarded entity's separate net income (loss).
Attach a supporting statement that provides the name, EIN,
and net income (loss) included on Part I, line 4a, that is removed
on line 6 for each separate nonincludible U.S. entity. Also state
the total assets and total liabilities for each such separate
nonincludible U.S. entity and include those assets and liabilities
amounts in the total assets and total liabilities reported on Part I,
line 12c. The amounts of income (loss) detailed on the
supporting statement should be reported for each separate
nonincludible U.S. entity without regard to the effect of
consolidation or elimination entries. If there are consolidation or
elimination entries relating to nonincludible U.S. entities whose
income (loss) is reported on the attached statement that are not
reportable on Part I, line 8, the net amounts of all such
Line 8. Adjustment to Eliminations of
Transactions Between Includible Entities and
Nonincludible Entities
consolidation and elimination entries must be reported on a
separate line on the attached statement so that the separate
financial accounting income (loss) of each nonincludible U.S.
entity remains separately stated. For example, if the net income
(after consolidation and elimination entries) of a nonincludible
U.S. sub-consolidated group is being reported on line 6a, the
attached supporting statement should report the income (loss) of
each separate nonincludible U.S. legal entity from each such
entity's own financial accounting net income statement or books
and records, and any consolidation or elimination entries (for
intercompany dividends, minority interests, etc.) not reportable
on Part I, line 8, should be reported on the attached supporting
statement as a net amount on a line separate and apart from
lines that report each nonincludible U.S. entity's separate net
income (loss).
Adjustments on Part I, line 8, to reverse certain financial
accounting consolidation or elimination entries are necessary to
ensure that transactions between includible entities and
nonincludible U.S. or foreign entities are not eliminated, in order
to report the correct total amount on Part I, line 11. Also,
additional consolidation entries and elimination entries may be
necessary on Part I, line 8, related to transactions between
includible entities that are in the consolidated financial group and
other disregarded entities and other includible entities that are
not in the consolidated financial group but that are reported on
Part I, line 7a, 7b, or 7c, in order to report the correct total
amount on Part I, line 11.
Include on Part I, line 8, the total of the following: (a) amounts
of any adjustments to consolidation entries and elimination
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entries that are contained in the amount reported on Part I,
line 4a, required as a result of removing amounts on Part I, line 5
or 6; and (b) amounts of any additional consolidation entries and
elimination entries that are required as a result of including
amounts on Part I, line 7a, 7b, or 7c. This is necessary in order
that the consolidation entries and intercompany elimination
entries included in the amount reported on Part I, line 11, are
only those applicable to the financial net income (loss) of
includible entities for the financial statement period.
Line 10a. Intercompany Dividend Adjustments
To Reconcile to Line 11 and
Line 10b. Other Statutory Accounting
Adjustments To Reconcile to Line 11 and
Line 10c. Other Adjustments To Reconcile to
Amount on Line 11
Include on lines 10a, 10b, and 10c any other adjustments to
reconcile net income (loss) on Part I, line 4a, through Part I,
line 9, with net income (loss) on Part I, line 11. Include on
line 10a the amount of any intercompany dividend adjustment
required by statutory accounting. Include on line 10b the amount
of any other required statutory accounting adjustment. Include
on line 10c the amount of any other adjustment not required by
statutory accounting.
For example, adjustments must be reported on line 8 to
remove minority interest and to reverse the elimination of
intercompany dividends included on Part I, line 4a, that relate to
the net income of entities removed on Part I, line 5 or 6, because
the income to which the consolidation or elimination entries
relate has been removed. Also, for example, consolidation or
elimination entries must be reported on line 8 to reflect any
minority interest ownership in the net income of other
Normally, all intercompany dividends will have been
eliminated or excluded from the financial accounting
consolidated net income (loss) reported on Part I, line 4a.
However, an insurance company may be required to include
certain intercompany dividends on Part I, line 11, so that the
amount reported on Part I, line 11, agrees with statutory
accounting net income (Annual Statement). If the net income
(loss) of a corporation that files Form 1120-PC or Form 1120-L is
included on Part I, line 4a or line 7, and is computed on a basis
other than statutory accounting, include on line 10a the
adjustments necessary such that Part I, line 11, includes
intercompany dividends in the net income (loss) for the
corporation to the extent required by statutory accounting
principles. (For insurance companies included in the
consolidated U.S. income tax return, see instructions for Part I,
line 11, and Part II, line 7.)
disregarded entities or other includible entities reported on Part I,
line 7a, 7b, or 7c. Consolidation and elimination entries must
also be reported on line 8 to eliminate any intercompany
dividends between entities whose income is included on Part I,
line 7a, 7b, or 7c, and other entities included in the consolidated
U.S. income tax return. See line 11, examples 3, 4, and 5.
If a corporate owner of an interest in another entity (a)
accounts for the interest in the entity in the owner corporation's
separate general ledger on the equity method, and (b) fully
consolidates the entity in the owner corporation's consolidated
financial statements, but the entity is not includible in the owner
corporation's consolidated U.S. income tax return, then, as part
of reversing all consolidation and elimination entries for the
nonincludible entity, the corporate owner must reverse on
Schedule M-3, Part I, line 8, the elimination of the equity income
inclusion from the entity. If the owner corporation does not
account for the entity on the equity method on its own general
ledger, it will not have eliminated the equity income for
consolidated financial statement purposes, and therefore will
have no elimination of equity income to reverse.
Statutory accounting for an insurance company subsidiary
acquired or merged may require the use of a financial
statement period for income reported on Part I, line 11, that
differs from the period reported on Part I, line 4 or line 7. Report
on Part I, line 10b, adjustments to income because of such
differences in accounting period.
The attached supporting statement for Part I, line 8, must
identify the type (for example, minority interest, intercompany
dividends, etc.) and amount of consolidation or elimination
entries reported, as well as the names of the entities to which
they pertain. It is not necessary, but it is permitted, to report
intercompany eliminations that net to zero on Part I, line 8, such
as intercompany interest income and expense.
For any adjustments reported on Part I, lines 10a, 10b, and
10c, attach a supporting statement that provides, for each
corporation to which an adjustment relates, the name and EIN of
the corporation; the amount of net income included in Part I
before any adjustments on line 10; the amount of net income
included on Part I, line 11; the amount of the net adjustment that
is attributable to intercompany dividend adjustments required to
be reported by statutory accounting and included on Part I,
line 10a; the amount of the net adjustment attributable to other
statutory accounting requirements and included on Part I,
line 10b; and the amount of the remainder of the net adjustment
not required because of statutory accounting and included on
Part I, line 10c. If any net adjustment is included for the
corporation on Part I, line 10b or 10c, attach a supplemental
supporting statement identifying the line (10b or 10c), and the
type and amount of each adjustment included in the net
adjustment.
Line 9. Adjustment To Reconcile Income
Statement Period to Tax Year
Include on line 9 any adjustments necessary to the income (loss)
of includible corporations to reconcile differences between the
corporation's income statement period reported on line 2a and
the corporation's tax year. Attach a statement describing the
adjustment.
Statutory accounting for an insurance company subsidiary
acquired or merged may require the use of a financial
statement period for income reported on Part I, line 11, that
differs from the period reported on Part I, line 4a or line 7. Report
on Part I, line 10b, adjustments to income because of the
differences in accounting period.
Line 11. Net Income (Loss) per Income
Statement of Includible Corporations
Report on line 11 the net income (loss) per the income statement
(or books and records, if applicable) of the life insurance
company. In the case of a U.S. consolidated tax group, report the
consolidated income statement net income (loss) of all
corporations listed on Form 851 and included in the consolidated
U.S. income tax return for the tax year. Amounts reported in
column (a) of Parts II and III (see instructions, later) must be
reported on the same accounting method used to report the
amount of net income (loss) per income statement of includible
corporations on Part I, line 11, which for insurance companies is
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usually statutory accounting. (For insurance companies included
in the consolidated U.S. income tax return, see instructions for
Part I, line 10, and Part II, line 7.)
P must not complete Schedule M-3, Part I, with reference to
the financial statements of its foreign parent F. P must check
“No” on Part I, lines 1a, 1b, and 1c, skip lines 2a through 3c of
Part I, and enter worldwide net income (loss) per the books and
records of the includible corporations (P and DS1) on Part I,
line 4a. If the amount on Part I, line 4a, includes the income
(loss) of DS2 and FS1 or is not on the statutory basis, P must
enter any necessary adjustments on lines 5a through 10 in order
for Part I, line 11, to report the net income (loss) of includible
corporations P and DS1, net of eliminations for transactions
between P and DS1. In particular, P must make any required
adjustments on Part I, line 10, in order for the net income on
line 11 for life insurance companies to be on the statutory basis.
Do not, in any event, report on line 11 the net income of
entities not listed on Form 851 and not included in the
consolidated U.S. income tax return for the tax year. For
example, it is not permissible to remove the income of
nonincludible entities on lines 5 and/or 6, discussed earlier, then
to add back such income on lines 7 through 10, such that the
amount reported on line 11 includes the net income of entities
not includible in the consolidated U.S. income tax return. A
principal purpose of Schedule M-3 is to report on this Part I,
line 11, only the financial accounting net income of only the
corporations included in the consolidated U.S. income tax return.
Example 4.
1. U.S. life insurance company P owns 60% of corporation
DS1, which is fully consolidated in P's financial statements. P
does not account for DS1 in P's separate general ledger on the
equity method. DS1 has net income of $100 (before minority
interests) and pays dividends of $50, of which P receives $30.
The dividend is eliminated in the consolidated financial
statements. In its financial statements, P consolidates DS1 and
includes $60 of net income ($100 less the minority interest of
$40) on Part I, line 4a.
P must remove the $100 net income of DS1 on Part I, line 6a.
P must reverse on Part I, line 8, the elimination of the $40
minority interest net income of DS1. In addition, P reverses its
elimination of the $30 intercompany dividend in its financial
statements on Part I, line 8. The net result is that P includes the
$30 dividend from DS1 on Part I, line 11, and on Part II, line 7,
column (a). P's dividend income included on the tax return from
DS1 must be reported on Part II, line 7, column (d).
2. U.S. life insurance company C owns 60% of the capital
and profits interests in U.S. LLC N. C does not account for N in
C's separate general ledger on the equity method. N has net
income of $100 (before minority interests) and makes no
distributions during the tax year. C treats N as a corporation for
financial statement purposes and as a partnership for U.S.
income tax purposes. In its financial statements, C consolidates
N and includes $60 of net income ($100 less the minority interest
of $40) on Part I, line 4a.
C must remove the $100 net income of N on Part I, line 6a. C
must reverse on Part I, line 8, the elimination of the $40 minority
interest net income of N. The result is that C includes no income
for N either on Part I, line 11, or on Part II, line 9, column (a). C's
taxable income from N must be reported by C on Part II, line 9,
column (d).
3. U.S. life insurance company P owns 60% of corporation
DS1, which is fully consolidated in P's financial statements. P
accounts for DS1 in P's separate general ledger on the equity
method. DS1 has net income of $100 (before minority interests)
and pays dividends of $50, of which P receives $30. The
dividend reduces P's investment in DS1 for equity method
reporting on P's separate general ledger where P includes its
60% equity share of DS1 income, which is $60. In its financial
statements, P eliminates the DS1 equity method income of $60
and consolidates DS1, including $60 of net income ($100 less
the minority interest of $40) on Part I, line 4a.
P must remove the $100 net income of DS1 on Part I, line 6a.
P must reverse on Part I, line 8, the elimination of the $40
minority interest net income of DS1 and the elimination of the
$60 of DS1 equity income. The net result is that P includes the
$60 of equity method income from DS1 on Part I, line 11, and on
Part II, line 6, column (a). P's dividend income included on the
tax return from its investment in DS1 must be reported on Part II,
line 7, column (d).
Whether or not the corporation prepares financial statements,
Part I, line 11, must include all items that impact the net income
(loss) of the corporation even if they are not recorded in the profit
and loss accounts in the corporation's general ledger, including,
for example, all post-closing adjusting entries (including
workpaper adjustments) and dividend income or other income
received from non-includible corporations.
Example 3.
1. U.S. life insurance company P is publicly traded and files
Form 10-K with the SEC. P owns 80% or more of the stock of 75
U.S. corporations, DS1 through DS75; between 51% and 79% of
the stock of 25 U.S. corporations, DS76 through DS100; and
100% of the stock of 50 foreign subsidiaries, FS1 through FS50.
P eliminates all dividend income from DS1 through DS100 and
FS1 through FS50 in financial statement consolidation entries.
Furthermore, P eliminates the minority interest ownership, if any,
of DS1 through DS100 in financial statement consolidation
entries. P's SEC Form 10-K includes P, DS1 through DS100, and
FS1 through FS50, on a fully consolidated basis. P files a
consolidated U.S. income tax return with DS1 through DS75.
P must check “Yes” on Part I, line 1a. On Part I, line 4a, P
must report the consolidated net income from the SEC Form
10-K for the consolidated financial statement group of P, DS1
through DS100, and FS1 through FS50. P must remove the net
income (loss) of FS1 through FS50 on Part I, line 5a or 5b, as
applicable. P must remove the net income (loss) before minority
interests of DS76 through DS100 on Part I, line 6a or 6b, as
applicable. P must reverse on Part I, line 8:
a. The elimination of dividends received by P and DS1
through DS75 from DS76 through DS100 and FS1 through
FS50; and
b. The recognition of minority interests' share of the net
income (loss) of DS76 through DS100. Note. The minority
interests' share, if any, of the income of DS1 through DS75 must
be reported on Part II, line 8.
P reports on Part I, line 11, the consolidated financial
statement net income (loss) attributable to the includible
corporations. Intercompany transactions between the includible
corporations that had been eliminated in the net income amount
on Part I, line 4a, remain eliminated in the net income amount on
line 11. Transactions between the includible corporations and
the nonincludible entities that are eliminated in the net income
amount on Part I, line 4a, are included in the net income amount
on line 11 since the elimination of those transactions was
reversed on line 8.
2. Foreign corporation F owns 100% of the stock of U.S. life
insurance company P. P owns 100% of the stock of DS1, 60% of
the stock of DS2, and 100% of the stock of FS1. F prepares
certified audited financial statements. P does not prepare any
financial statements. P files a consolidated U.S. income tax
return with DS1.
4. U.S. life insurance company C owns 60% of the capital
and profits interests in U.S. LLC N. C accounts for N in C's
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separate general ledger on the equity method. N has net income
of $100 (before minority interests) and makes no distributions
during the tax year. C treats N as a corporation for financial
statement purposes and as a partnership for U.S. income tax
purposes. For equity method reporting on C's separate general
ledger, C includes its 60% equity share of N income, which is
$60. In its financial statements, C eliminates the $60 of N equity
method income and consolidates N, including $60 of net income
($100 less the minority interest of $40) on Part I, line 4a.
C must remove the $100 net income of N on Part I, line 6a. C
must reverse on Part I, line 8, the elimination of the $40 minority
interest net income of N and the elimination of the $60 of N
equity method income. The result is that C includes the $60 of
equity method income for N on Part I, line 11, and on Part II,
line 9, column (a). C's taxable income from N must be reported
by C on Part II, line 9, column (d).
include on the attached supporting statement for Part I, line 8,
the details of the adjustment to the minority interest in the net
income of DS1, but is not required to report the offsetting
adjustment to the intercompany elimination of interest income
and interest expense (though it is permitted to do so).
Line 12. Total Assets and Liabilities of Entities
Included or Removed on Part I, Lines 4, 5, 6, and
7
Line 12 must be completed by all corporations that file
Schedule M-3. Report on lines 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d the total
amount (not just the corporation's share) of assets and liabilities
of entities included or removed on Part I, lines 4, 5, 6, and 7. All
assets and liabilities reported on Part I, lines 12a through 12d,
must be reported as positive amounts.
On line 12a, enter the worldwide consolidated total assets
and total liabilities of all of the entities included in completing
Part I, line 4a. On line 12b, enter the total assets and total
liabilities of the entities removed in completing Part I, line 5. On
line 12c, enter the total assets and total liabilities removed in
completing Part I, line 6. On line 12d, enter total assets and total
liabilities included in completing Part I, line 7.
5. U.S. life insurance company C owns 60% of the capital
and profits interests in U.S. LLC N. C accounts for N in C's
separate general ledger on the equity method. N has net income
of $100 (before minority interests) and pays a $50 cash
distribution, of which C receives $30. The distribution reduces
C's investment in N for equity method reporting on C's separate
general ledger. C treats N as a corporation for financial
statement purposes and as a partnership for U.S. income tax
purposes. For equity method reporting on C's separate general
ledger, C includes its 60% equity share of N income, which is
$60. In its financial statements, C eliminates the $60 of N equity
method income and consolidates N and includes $60 of net
income ($100 less the minority interest of $40) on Part I, line 4a.
C must remove the $100 net income of N on Part I, line 6a. C
must reverse on Part I, line 8, the elimination of the $40 minority
interest net income of N and the elimination of the $60 of N
equity method income. The result is that C includes the $60 of
equity method income for N on Part I, line 11, and on Part II,
line 9, column (a). C's taxable income from N must be reported
by C on Part II, line 9, column (d).
Specific Instructions for Parts II and
III
For consolidated U.S. income tax returns, file supporting
statements for each includible corporation. See Consolidated
Return in the Instructions for Form 1120-L.
General Format of Parts II and III
Check the applicable box(es) at the top of pages 2 and 3 of
Schedule M-3 to indicate whether the Schedule M-3 is for the:
1. Consolidated group,
2. Parent corporation,
Example 5. U.S. life insurance company P owns 80% of the
stock of corporation DS1. DS1 is included in P's consolidated
U.S. income tax return, even though DS1 is not included in P's
consolidated financial statements on either a consolidated basis
or on the equity method. DS1 has current year net income of
$100 after taking into account its $40 interest payment to P. P
has net income of $1,040 after recognition of the interest income
from DS1. Because DS1 is an includible corporation, 100% of
the net income of both P and DS1 must be reported on Form
1120-L, page 1, of the PDS consolidated U.S. income tax return,
and the intercompany interest income and expense must be
removed by consolidation elimination entries.
P must report its financial statement net income of $1,040 on
Part I, line 4a, and reports DS1's net income of $100 on Part I,
line 7c. Then, in order to reflect the full consolidation of the
financial accounting net income of P and DS1 at Part I, line 11,
Net income (loss) per income statement of includible
3. Consolidated eliminations,
4. Subsidiary corporation, or
5. Mixed 1120/L/PC group.
Also check the applicable box to indicate whether the
Schedule M-3 is for a sub-consolidated (6) 1120-L group; or (7)
1120-L eliminations. See Consolidated Schedule M-3 Versus
earlier.
For each line item in Parts II and III, report in column (a) the
amount of net income (loss) included on Part I, line 11, and
report in column (d) the amount included in the subtotal on Form
1120-L, page 1, line 20.
Note. A statement or explanation may be attached to any line
corporations, the following consolidation and elimination entries
are reported on Part I, line 8: (a) offsetting entries to remove the
$40 of interest income received from DS1 included by P on
line 4a, and to remove the $40 of interest expense of DS1
included in line 7c for a net change of zero; and (b) an entry to
reflect the $20 minority interest in the net income of DS1 (DS1
net income of $100 times 20% minority interest). The result is
that Part I, line 11, reports $1,120: $1,040 from line 4a, $100
from line 7c, and ($20) from line 8. Stated another way, Part I,
line 11, includes the entire $1,000 net income of P, measured
before recognition of the intercompany interest income from DS1
and the consolidation of DS1 operations, plus the entire $140 net
income of DS1, measured before interest expense to P, less the
minority interest ownership of $20 in DS1's separate net income
($100). The consolidated U.S. income tax group is required to
even if none is required.
For any item of income, gain, loss, expense, or deduction for
which there is a difference between columns (a) and (d), the
portion of the difference that is temporary must be entered in
column (b) and the portion of the difference that is permanent
must be entered in column (c).
If financial statements are prepared by the life insurance
company in accordance with statutory accounting principles
(SAP), differences that are treated as temporary for SAP must be
reported in column (b) and differences that are permanent (that
is, not temporary for SAP) must be reported in column (c).
Generally, pursuant to SAP, a temporary difference affects
(creates, increases, or decreases) a deferred tax asset or
liability.
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If the life insurance company does not prepare financial
statements, or the financial statements are not prepared in
accordance with SAP, report in column (b) any difference that the
life insurance company believes will reverse in a future tax year
(that is, have an opposite effect on taxable income in a future tax
year (or years) due to the difference in timing of recognition for
financial accounting and U.S. income tax purposes) or is the
reversal of such a difference that arose in a prior tax year. Report
in column (c) any difference that the life insurance company
believes will not reverse in a future tax year (and is not the
reversal of such a difference that arose in a prior tax year).
amount is attributable to a reportable transaction described in
Regulations section 1.6011-4(b) and is therefore reported on
Part II, line 12. For example, with the exception of interest
income reflected on a Schedule K-1 received by a life insurance
company as a result of the life insurance company's investment
in a partnership or other pass-through entity, all interest income,
whether from unconsolidated affiliated companies, third parties,
banks, or other entities; whether from foreign or domestic
sources; whether taxable or exempt from tax; and regardless of
how or where the income is classified in the life insurance
company's annual statement, must be included on Part II,
line 13, column (a). Likewise, all fines and penalties paid to a
government or other authority for the violation of any law for
which fines or penalties are assessed must be included on Part
III, line 12, column (a), regardless of the government authority
that imposed the fines or penalties; regardless of whether the
fines or penalties are civil or criminal; regardless of the
If the life insurance company is unable to determine whether
a difference between column (a) and column (d) for an item will
reverse in a future tax year or is the reversal of a difference that
arose in a prior tax year, report the difference for that item in
column (c).
Example 6. In its first year of operation, life insurance
company A is not required to file a Schedule M-3. If A voluntarily
files Schedule M-3, all applicable Part I questions must be
answered and all applicable columns in Parts II and III must be
completed.
classification, nomenclature, or terminology attached to the fines
or penalties by the imposing authority in its actions or
documents; and regardless of how or where the fines or
penalties are classified in the life insurance company's summary
of operations or the income and expense accounts maintained in
the life insurance company's books and records.
Example 7. Life insurance company B is a U.S. publicly
traded corporation that files a consolidated U.S. income tax
return and prepares consolidated SAP/GAAP financial
statements. In prior years, B acquired intellectual property (IP)
and goodwill through several corporate acquisitions. The IP is
amortizable for both U.S. income tax and financial statement
purposes. In the current year, B's annual amortization expense
for IP is $9,000 for U.S. income tax purposes and $6,000 for
financial statement purposes. In its financial statements, B treats
the difference in IP amortization as a temporary difference. The
goodwill is not amortizable for U.S. income tax purposes and is
subject to impairment for financial statement purposes. In the
current year, B records an impairment charge on the goodwill of
$5,000. In its financial statements, B treats the goodwill
impairment as a permanent difference. B must report the
amortization attributable to the IP on Part III, line 30, and report
$6,000 in column (a), a temporary difference of $3,000 in column
(b), and $9,000 in column (d). B must report the goodwill
impairment on Part III, line 29, and report $5,000 in column (a), a
permanent difference of ($5,000) in column (c), and $0 in
column (d).
If a life insurance company would be required to report in
Parts II and III, column (a), the amount of any item specifically
listed on Schedule M-3 in accordance with the preceding
paragraph, except that the life insurance company has
capitalized the item of income or expense and reports the
amount in its annual statement or in asset and liability accounts
maintained in the life insurance company's books and records,
the life insurance company must report the proper tax treatment
of the item in columns (b), (c), and (d), as applicable.
Furthermore, in applying the two preceding paragraphs, a life
insurance company is required to report in Parts II and III,
column (a), the amount of any item specifically listed on
Schedule M-3 that is included in the life insurance company's
annual statement or exists in the life insurance company's books
and records, regardless of the nomenclature associated with that
item in the annual statement or books and records. Accurate
completion of Schedule M-3 requires reporting amounts
according to the substantive nature of the specific line items
included in Schedule M-3 and consistent reporting of all
transactions of like substantive nature that occurred during the
tax year. For example, all expense amounts that are included in
the annual statement or exist in the books and records that
represent some form of “Bad debt expense” must be reported on
Part III, line 33, column (a), regardless of whether the amounts
are recorded or stated under different nomenclature in the
annual statement or the books and records, such as “Provision
for doubtful accounts”; “Expense for uncollectible notes
receivable”; or “Impairment of trade accounts receivable.”
Likewise, as stated in the preceding paragraph, all fines and
penalties must be included on Part III, line 12, column (a),
regardless of the terminology or nomenclature attached to them
by the life insurance company in its books and records or annual
statement.
Reporting Requirements for Parts II
and III
Except for mixed group consolidation, the number of Parts II
must equal the number of Parts III filed by the corporation. Mixed
groups should see Schedule M-3 Consolidation for Mixed
Groups (1120/L/PC), earlier.
General Reporting Requirements
If an amount is attributable to a reportable transaction described
in Regulations section 1.6011-4(b), the amount must be reported
in columns (a), (b), (c), and (d), as applicable, of Part II, line 12,
regardless of whether the amount would otherwise be reported
on Part II or Part III of Schedule M-3. Thus, if a taxpayer files
Form 8886, Reportable Transaction Disclosure Statement, the
amounts attributable to that reportable transaction must be
reported on Part II, line 12.
With limited exceptions, Part II includes lines for specific items
of income, gain, or loss (income items). (See Part II, lines 1
through 24.) If an income item is described in Part II, lines 1
through 24, report the amount of the item on the applicable line,
regardless of whether there is a difference for the item. If there is
a difference for the income item, or only a portion of the income
item has a difference and a portion of the item does not have a
difference, and the item is not described in Part II, lines 1 through
24, report and describe the entire amount of the item on Part II,
line 25.
A life insurance company is required to report in column (a) of
Parts II and III the amount of any item specifically listed on
Schedule M-3 that is in any manner included in the life insurance
company's current year annual statement net income (loss) or in
an income or expense account maintained in the life insurance
company's books and records, even if there is no difference
between that amount and the amount included in taxable income
unless (a) otherwise provided in these instructions, or (b) the
With limited exceptions, Part III includes lines for specific
items of expense or deduction (expense items). (See Part III,
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lines 1 through 38.) If an expense item is described on Part III,
lines 1 through 38, report the amount of the item on the
applicable line, regardless of whether there is a difference for the
item. If there is a difference for the expense item, or only a
portion of the expense item has a difference and a portion of the
item does not have a difference and the item is not described in
Part III, lines 1 through 38, report and describe the entire amount
of the item on Part III, line 39.
1120-L) that includes a detailed description of each item and
adjustment entered on Part II, line 25, and Part III, line 39.
The description for each amount entered in column (a) must
be readily identifiable to the name of the account in the financial
statements or books and records of the taxpayer, under which
the amount in column (a) was recorded in the accounting
records. Also, the description for each amount entered in column
(a) must include detailed information supporting each
adjustment reported in columns (b) and (c), including how the
adjustment is identified in the accounting records. The entire
description is considered the tax description for the amount
reported in column (d) for each item reported on Part II, line 25,
or Part III, line 39.
If there is no difference between the annual statement amount
and the taxable amount of an entire item of income, loss,
expense, or deduction and the item is not described or included
in Part II, lines 1 through 24, or Part III, lines 1 through 38, report
the entire amount of the item in columns (a) and (d) of Part II,
line 28.
Each description should adequately describe all four columns
of Part II, line 25, or Part III, line 39. If additional information is
required to provide an acceptable description, attach a
supporting statement.
Special instructions for Part II, lines 25 and 28, and Part III,
line 39. Whether an income (loss) item is reported on Part II,
line 25, or on Part II, line 28, or a given expense/deduction item
on Part III, line 39, or on Part II, line 28, is determined separately
by each member of the U.S. consolidated tax group and not at
the U.S. consolidated tax group level. For example, U.S.
corporation P has two subsidiaries, A and B, that are included in
P's consolidated financial statements and in P's consolidated
U.S. income tax return. For financial statement purposes, P, A,
and B recognize real estate tax expense when accrued. For U.S.
income tax purposes, P and A recognize such expense
Example 8. Life insurance company C is a calendar year
taxpayer that is required to file Schedule M-3 for its current tax
year. C placed in service 10 depreciable fixed assets in previous
years. C's total depreciation expense for its current tax year for
five of the assets is $50,000 for summary of operations purposes
and $70,000 for U.S. income tax purposes. C's total annual
depreciation expense for its current tax year for the other five
assets is $40,000 for summary of operations purposes and
$30,000 for U.S. income tax purposes. In its annual statement, C
treats the differences between annual statement and U.S.
income tax depreciation expense as giving rise to temporary
differences that will reverse in future years. C must combine all of
its depreciation adjustments. Accordingly, C must report on Part
III, line 32, for its current tax year income statement depreciation
expense of $90,000 in column (a), a temporary difference of
$10,000 in column (b), and U.S. income tax depreciation
expense of $100,000 in column (d).
Example 9. Life insurance company D is a calendar year
taxpayer that is required to file Schedule M-3 for its current tax
year. On December 31 of the current year, D establishes two
reserve accounts in the amount of $100,000 for each account.
One reserve account is an allowance for agency balances that
are estimated to be uncollectible. The second reserve is an
estimate of future office closure expenses. In its annual
statement, D treats the two reserve accounts as giving rise to
temporary differences that will reverse in future years. The two
reserves are expenses in D's current annual statement but are
not deductions for U.S. income tax purposes in the current year.
D must not combine the Schedule M-3 differences for the two
reserve accounts. D must report the amounts attributable to the
allowance for bad debts on Part III, line 33, Bad debt expense/
agency balances written off, and must separately state and
adequately disclose the amount attributable to the other reserve,
office closure costs, on a required, attached statement that
supports the amounts on Part III, line 39.
consistent with the method used for financial statement
purposes, whereas B recognizes such deduction based on a
method different from that used for financial statement purposes.
P and A must report this expense/deduction in columns (a) and
(d) on Part II, line 28. B must report the following on Part III,
line 39, in column (a), B's expense recognized in the financial
statements when accrued; in column (d), B's real estate tax
expense recognized for U.S. income tax purposes; and in
column (b) or (c), as applicable, the difference between B's real
estate tax expense in its financial statements and its real estate
tax deduction recognized for U.S. taxable income purposes.
Separately stated and adequately disclosed. Each
difference reported in Parts II and III must be separately stated
and adequately disclosed. In general, a difference is adequately
disclosed if the difference is labeled in a manner that clearly
identifies the item or transaction from which the difference
arises. For further guidance about adequate disclosure, see
Regulations section 1.6662-4(f). If a specific item of income,
gain, loss, expense, or deduction is described on Part II, lines 9
through 24, or Part III, lines 1 through 38, and the line does not
indicate to “attach statement” and the specific instructions for the
line do not call for an attachment of a statement, then the item is
considered separately stated and adequately disclosed if the
item is reported on the applicable line and the amount(s) of the
item(s) are reported in the applicable columns of the applicable
line. See the instructions for Part II, lines 1 through 8, later, for
specific additional information to be provided for these particular
lines.
D must also provide a description for each reserve that meets
the requirements for Part III, line 39, discussed earlier under
this example, an acceptable description would be “Future Office
Closure Expense Reserve.”
Note. A statement or explanation may be attached to any line
even if none is required.
Except as otherwise provided, differences for the same item
must be combined or netted together and reported as one
amount on the applicable line of Schedule M-3. However,
differences for separate items must not be combined or netted
together. Each item (and corresponding amount attributable to
that item) must be separately stated and adequately disclosed
on the applicable line of Schedule M-3, or any statement
required to be attached, even if the amounts are below a certain
dollar amount.
Note. There is no need to add the title of the reserve account to
the description if the account name for the amount in column (a)
is already part of the adjustment description.
Example 10. Life insurance company F had $100 of meal
expenses and $100 of entertainment expenses. Therefore, F
deducted $200 on its income statement. For federal income tax
purposes, the entire $100 of meal expenses are subject to the
50% limitation under section 274(n). The $100 of entertainment
expenses are nondeductible under section 274(a). F must report
on Part III, line 11, $200 in column (a), $150 in column (c), and
Required statements for Part II, line 25, and Part III, line 39.
A separate statement must be attached to Schedule M-3 (Form
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$50 in column (d). F must report all its meal and entertainment
expenses only on this line whether there is a difference or not
because meal and entertainment expenses are specifically
described.
amount of qualified electing fund (QEF) income corresponds to
the total of the amounts reported by the life insurance company
on all Forms 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a
Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing
Fund.
Part II. Reconciliation of Net Income
(Loss) per Income Statement of Life
Insurance Companies With Taxable
Income per Return
Lines 1 Through 8. Additional Information for
Each Life Insurance Company
For any item reported on Part II, lines 1, 3 through 6, or 8, attach
a supporting statement that provides the name of the entity for
which the item is reported, the type of entity (corporation,
partnership, etc.), the entity's EIN (if applicable), and the item
amounts for columns (a) through (d). See the instructions for Part
II, lines 2 and 7, for the specific information required for those
particular lines.
Also include on line 3 passive foreign investment company
mark-to-market gains and losses under section 1296. Do not
report such gains and losses on Schedule M-3, Part II, line 16.
Line 4. Gross-Up for Foreign Taxes Deemed Paid
Report on line 4, column (d), the amount of any gross-up for
foreign taxes deemed paid not included on Part II, column (d), of
lines 9, 10, and 11, Income (loss) from U.S. partnerships, foreign
partnerships, and other pass-through entities. The gross-up
amount on line 4 must correspond to the total gross-up amounts
for foreign taxes deemed paid reported by the corporation on all
Forms 1118, Foreign Tax Credit—Corporations, excluding the
amounts reported on Schedule M-3, Part II, column (d), of lines
9, 10, and 11.
Line 5. Gross Foreign Distributions Previously
Taxed
Line 1. Income (Loss) From Equity Method
Foreign Corporations
Report on line 5, column (a), any distributions received from
foreign corporations that were included on Part I, line 11, and
that were previously taxed for U.S. income tax purposes. For
example, include in column (a) amounts that are excluded from
taxable income under sections 959 and 1293(c). Remove such
amount in column (b) or (c), as applicable. Report the full
amount of the distribution before any withholding tax. Since
previously taxed foreign distributions are not currently taxable,
line 5, column (d), is shaded. (Also see the instructions for Part
II, line 2, earlier.)
Report on line 1, column (a), the financial income (loss) included
on Part I, line 11, for any foreign corporation accounted for on the
equity method and remove such amount in column (b) or (c), as
applicable. Report the amount of dividends received and other
taxable amounts received or includible from foreign corporations
on Part II, lines 2 through 5, as applicable.
Line 2. Gross Foreign Dividends Not Previously
Taxed
Line 6. Income (Loss) From Equity Method U.S.
Corporations
Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, report on line 2,
column (d), the amount (before any withholding tax) of any
foreign dividends included in the subtotal on Form 1120-L,
page 1, line 20, and report on line 2, column (a), the amount of
dividends from any foreign corporation included on Part I,
line 11. Do not report on Part II, line 2, any amounts that must be
reported on Part II, line 3 or 4, or dividends that were previously
taxed and must be reported on Part II, line 5. See the instructions
below for Part II, lines 3, 4, and 5. Report amounts in columns (b)
and (c), as applicable.
Report on line 6, column (a), the financial income (loss) included
on Part I, line 11, for any U.S. corporation accounted for on the
equity method and remove such amount in column (b) or (c), as
applicable. Report on Part II, line 7, dividends received from any
U.S. corporation accounted for on the equity method.
Line 7. U.S. Dividends Not Eliminated in Tax
Consolidation
Report on line 7, column (a), the amount of dividends included
on Part I, line 11, that were received from any U.S. corporation.
Report on line 7, column (d), the amount of any U.S. dividends
included in the subtotal on Form 1120-L, page 1, line 20.
For any dividends reported on Part II, line 2, that are received
on a class of voting stock of which the life insurance company
directly or indirectly owned 10% or more of the outstanding
shares of that class at any time during the tax year, report on an
attached supporting statement for Part II, line 2 (1) the name of
the dividend payer, (2) the payer's EIN (if applicable), (3) the
class of voting stock on which the dividend was paid, (4) the
percentage of the class directly or indirectly owned, and (5) the
amounts for columns (a) through (d).
Usually, the amounts included on line 7, columns (a) and (d),
include only dividends received from U.S. corporations that are
not included in the U.S. consolidated tax group because
intercompany dividends (dividends received from includible
corporations listed on Form 851) are eliminated or excluded for
financial accounting purposes and eliminated for the calculation
of U.S. taxable income. In the case of an insurance company
included in the consolidated U.S. income tax return required to
report intercompany dividends as part of statutory accounting
net income, include such intercompany dividends on Part II,
line 7, column (a), and the taxable amount of those dividends on
Part II, line 7, column (d). (For insurance companies included in
the consolidated U.S. income tax return, see instructions for Part
I, lines 10a, 10b, 10c, and 11.)
Line 3. Subpart F, QEF, and Similar Income
Inclusions
Report on line 3, column (d), the amount included in taxable
income under section 951 (relating to Subpart F), the amount
included in income under section 951A (relating to global
intangible low-taxed income, or GILTI), gains or other income
inclusions resulting from elections under sections 1291(d)(2)
and 1298(b)(1), and any amount included in taxable income
pursuant to section 1293 (relating to qualified electing funds).
The amount of Subpart F income corresponds to the total of the
amounts reported by the life insurance company on line 6,
Schedule I, of all Forms 5471, Information Return of U.S.
Persons With Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. The
For any intercompany dividends (dividends received from
includible corporations listed on Form 851) included on Part II,
line 7, report on an attached supporting statement for Part II,
line 7 (1) the name of the dividend payer, (2) the payer's EIN, (3)
the class of stock or security on which the dividends were paid,
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(4) the amount of any net adjustment included on Part I, line 10a,
in a disregarded entity), report amounts on Part II, line 9 or 10, as
described below:
1. In column (a), the sum of the corporation's distributive
share of income or loss from a U.S. or foreign partnership that is
included on Part I, line 11;
2. In column (b) or (c), as applicable, the sum of all
differences, if any, attributable to the corporation's distributive
share of income or loss from a U.S. or foreign partnership; and
3. In column (d) the sum of all amounts of income, gain,
loss, or deduction attributable to the corporation's distributive
share of income or loss from a U.S. or foreign partnership (that
is, the sum of all amounts reportable on the corporation's
Schedule(s) K-1 received from the partnership (if applicable)),
without regard to any limitations computed at the partner level
(for example, limitations on utilization of charitable contributions,
capital losses, and interest expense).
for such dividends, and (5) the amounts for columns (a) through
(d).
For any dividends included on Part II, line 7, that are not
intercompany dividends (dividends received from includible
corporations listed on Form 851) that are received on classes of
voting stock in which the corporation directly or indirectly owned
10% or more of the outstanding shares of that class at any time
during the tax year, report on an attached supporting statement
for Part II, line 7 (1) the name of the dividend payer, (2) the
payer's EIN (if applicable), (3) the class of voting stock on which
the dividend was paid, (4) the percentage of the class directly or
indirectly owned, and (5) the amounts for columns (a) through
(d).
Line 8. Minority Interest for Includible
Corporations
For each partnership reported on line 9 or 10, attach a
supporting statement that provides the name, EIN (if applicable),
end of year profit-sharing percentage (if applicable), end of year
loss-sharing percentage (if applicable), and the amount reported
in column (a), (b), (c), or (d) of line 9 or 10, as applicable.
Report on line 8, column (a), the minority interest included in the
financial income (loss) on Part I, line 11, for any member of the
U.S. consolidated tax group that is less than 100% owned.
Example 11. Life insurance company G is a calendar year
taxpayer that is required to file Schedule M-3 for its current tax
year. G owns 90% of the stock of U.S. corporation DS1. G files a
consolidated U.S. income tax return with DS1 as the GDS1 U.S.
consolidated group. G prepares certified SAP/GAAP financial
statements for the consolidated financial statement group
consisting of G and DS1. G has no net income of its own, and G
does not report its equity interest in the income of DS1 on its
separate financial statements. DS1 has financial statement net
income (before minority interests) and taxable income of $1,000
($2,500 of revenue less $1,500 cost of goods sold).
On the consolidated Schedule M-3, Part I, line 4a, Worldwide
consolidated net income (loss) per income statement, and on
line 11, Net income (loss) per income statement of includible
corporations, the U.S. consolidated tax group GDS1 must report
$900 of financial statement net income ($1,000 net income less
$100 minority interest).
The GDS1 group must prepare one consolidated
Schedule M-3, Parts II and III, and three additional Schedules
M-3, Parts II and III: one for G, one for DS1, and one for
consolidation eliminations.
On the Schedule M-3, Parts II and III, for DS1, $1,000 is
reported on Part II, line 28 and line 30, in both columns (a) and
(d). On G's Schedule M-3, Parts II and III, zero is reported on
Part II, line 30, in both columns (a) and (d). On the consolidation
eliminations Schedule M-3, Parts II and III, on Part II, line 8 and
line 30, the minority interest elimination for the U.S. consolidated
tax group is reported as ($100) in column (a), $100 in column
(c), and $0 in column (d).
Example 12. U.S. life insurance company H is a calendar
year taxpayer that is required to file Schedule M-3 for its current
tax year. H has an investment in a U.S. partnership, USP. H
prepares annual statements in accordance with SAP. In its
annual statement, H treats the difference between annual
statement net income and taxable income from its investment in
USP as a permanent difference. For its current tax year, H's
annual statement net income includes $10,000 of income
attributable to its share of USP's net income. H's Schedule K-1
from USP reports $5,000 of ordinary income, $7,000 of
long-term capital gains, $4,000 of charitable contributions, and
$200 of section 179 expense. H must report on Part II, line 9,
$10,000 in column (a), a permanent difference of ($2,200) in
column (c), and $7,800 in column (d).
Example 13. Assume the same facts as Example 12, except
that life insurance company H's charitable contribution deduction
is wholly attributable to its partnership interest in USP and is
limited to $90 pursuant to section 170(b)(2) due to other
investment losses incurred by H. In its financial statements, H
treated this limitation as a temporary difference. H must not
report the charitable contribution limitation of $3,910 ($4,000 −
$90) on Part II, line 9. H must report the limitation on Part III,
line 21, and report the disallowed charitable contributions of
($3,910) in columns (b) and (d).
Line 11. Income (Loss) From Other
Pass-Through Entities
For any interest in a pass-through entity (other than an interest in
a partnership reportable on Part II, line 9 or 10, as applicable)
owned by a member of the U.S. consolidated tax group (other
than an interest in a disregarded entity), report the following on
line 11:
On the Schedule M-3, Parts II and III, for the U.S.
consolidated tax group, on Part II, line 8, Minority interest for
includible corporations, ($100) is reported in column (a), $100 in
column (c), and $0 in column (d). On Part II, line 28, the U.S.
consolidated tax group reports $1,000 in both columns (a) and
(d). As a result, financial statement net income on Part II, line 30,
column (a), will total $900; net permanent differences on Part II,
line 30, column (c), will total $100; and taxable income on
line 30, column (d), will total $1,000.
1. In column (a) the sum of the corporation's distributive
share of income or loss from the pass-through entity that is
included on Part I, line 11;
2. In column (b) or (c), as applicable, the sum of all
differences, if any, attributable to the pass-through entity; and
Line 9. Income (Loss) From U.S. Partnerships
and Line 10. Income (Loss) From Foreign
Partnerships
3. In column (d) the sum of all taxable amounts of income,
gain, loss, or deduction reportable on the corporation's
Schedules K-1 received from the pass-through entity (if
applicable).
For any interest owned by the corporation or a member of the
U.S. consolidated tax group that is treated as an investment in a
partnership for U.S. income tax purposes (other than an interest
For each pass-through entity reported on line 11, attach a
supporting statement that provides that entity's name, EIN (if
applicable), the life insurance company's end of year
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profit-sharing percentage (if applicable), the life insurance
company's end of year loss-sharing percentage (if applicable),
and the amounts reported by the life insurance company in
column (a), (b), (c), or (d) of line 11, as applicable.
names and reportable transaction or tax shelter registration
numbers, if any, disclosed on the applicable Form 8886,
identifies the type of reportable transaction for the loss, and
reports the appropriate amounts required for Part II, line 12,
columns (a) through (d). J must report the losses attributable to
the other five abandonment losses on Part II, line 23e,
regardless of whether a difference exists for any or all of those
abandonment losses.
Example 15. Life insurance company K is a calendar year
taxpayer that is required to file Schedule M-3 for its current tax
year. K enters into a transaction with contractual protection that
is a reportable transaction described in Regulations section
1.6011-4(b)(4). This reportable transaction is the only reportable
transaction for K's current tax year and results in a $7 million
capital loss for both statutory accounting purposes and U.S.
income tax purposes. Although the transaction does not result in
a difference, K is required to report on Part II, line 12, the
Line 12. Items Relating to Reportable
Transactions
Any amounts attributable to any reportable transactions (as
described in Regulations section 1.6011-4) must be included on
Part II, line 12, regardless of whether the difference, or
differences, would otherwise be reported elsewhere in Part II or
Part III. Thus, if a taxpayer files Form 8886 for any reportable
transaction described in Regulations section 1.6011-4, the
amounts attributable to that reportable transaction must be
reported on Part II, line 12. In addition, all income and expense
amounts attributable to a reportable transaction must be
reported on Part II, line 12, columns (a) and (d) even if there is no
difference between the annual statement amounts and the
taxable amounts.
following amounts: ($7 million) in column (a), zero in columns (b)
and (c), and ($7 million) in column (d). The transaction will be
adequately disclosed if K attaches a supporting statement for
line 12 that (a) sequentially numbers the Form 8886 and refers to
the sequentially numbered Form 8886-X1, and (b) reports the
applicable amounts required for line 12, columns (a) through (d).
Alternatively, the transaction will be adequately disclosed if the
supporting statement for line 12 includes a description of the
transaction, the name and tax shelter registration number, if any,
and the type of reportable transaction disclosed on Form 8886.
Each difference attributable to a reportable transaction must
be separately stated and adequately disclosed. A life insurance
company will be considered to have separately stated and
adequately disclosed a reportable transaction on line 12 if the
life insurance company sequentially numbers each Form 8886
and lists by identifying number on the supporting statement for
Part II, line 12, each sequentially numbered reportable
transaction and the amounts required for Part II, line 12, columns
(a) through (d).
Instead of the requirements of the preceding paragraph, a life
insurance company will be considered to have separately stated
and adequately disclosed a reportable transaction if the life
insurance company attaches a supporting statement that
provides the following for each reportable transaction:
Line 13. Interest Income
Report on Part II, line 13, column (a), the total amount of interest
income included on Part I, line 11. Report on Part II, line 13,
column (d), the total amount of interest income included on Form
1120-L, page 1, line 20, that is not required to be reported
elsewhere on Schedule M-3. In column (b) or (c), as applicable,
adjust for any amounts treated for U.S. income tax purposes as
interest income that are treated as some other form of income for
statutory accounting purposes, or vice versa. For example,
adjustments to interest income resulting from adjustments made
in accordance with instructions for Part II, line 18, should be
made in columns (b) and (c) of line 13.
1. A description of the reportable transaction disclosed on
Form 8886 for which amounts are reported on Part II, line 12;
2. The name and reportable transaction or tax shelter
registration number, if applicable, as reported on Form 8886; and
3. The type of reportable transaction (for example, listed
transaction, confidential transaction, transaction with contractual
protection, etc.) as reported on Form 8886.
Complete Part II of Form 8916-A. Enter the amounts from
Form 8916-A, Part II, line 6, columns (a) through (d), on
Schedule M-3, Part II, line 13, columns (a) through (d), as
applicable. Attach Form 8916-A.
Do not report on line 13 or include on Form 8916-A the
amounts reported in accordance with the instructions for Part II,
lines 9, 10, 11, 12, and 21.
If a transaction is a listed transaction described in
Regulations section 1.6011-4(b)(2), the description must also
include the description provided on Form 8886. In addition, if the
reportable transaction involves an investment in the transaction
through another entity such as a partnership, the description
must include the name and EIN (if applicable) of that entity as
reported on Form 8886.
Example 14. Life insurance company J is a calendar year
taxpayer that is required to file Schedule M-3 for its current tax
year. J incurred seven different abandonment losses during its
current tax year. One loss of $12 million results from a reportable
transaction described in Regulations section 1.6011-4(b)(5),
another loss of $5 million results from a reportable transaction
described in Regulations section 1.6011-4(b)(4), and the
remaining five abandonment losses are not reportable
Line 14. Accrual of Bond Discount
Report on line 14, column (a), the amount of accrued bond
discount included on Part I, line 11. Report on line 14, column
(d), the amount of accrued bond discount included in the
subtotal on Form 1120-L, page 1, line 20. Report amounts in
columns (b) and (c), as applicable.
Line 15. Hedging Transactions
transactions. J discloses the reportable transactions giving rise
to the $12 million and $5 million losses on separate Forms 8886
and sequentially numbers them X1 and X2, respectively. J must
separately state and adequately disclose the $12 million and $5
million losses on Part II, line 12. The $12 million loss and the $5
million loss will be adequately disclosed if J attaches a
Report on line 15, column (a), the net gain or loss from hedging
transactions included on Part I, line 11. Report in column (d) the
amount of taxable income from hedging transactions as defined
in section 1221(b)(2). Use columns (b) and (c) to report all
differences caused by treating hedging transactions differently
for statutory accounting purposes and for U.S. income tax
purposes. For example, if a portion of a hedge is considered
ineffective under SAP but still is a valid hedge under section
1221(b)(2), the difference must be reported on line 15. The
hedge of a capital asset, which is not a valid hedge for U.S.
income tax purposes but may be considered a hedge for SAP
purposes, must also be reported here.
supporting statement for line 12 that lists each of the sequentially
numbered forms, Form 8886-X1 and Form 8886-X2, and with
respect to each reportable transaction reports the appropriate
amounts required for Part II, line 12, columns (a) through (d).
Alternatively, J's disclosures will be adequate if the description
provided for each loss on the supporting statement includes the
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Report hedging gains and losses computed under the
mark-to-market method of accounting on line 15 and not on Part
II, line 16, Mark-to-market income (loss).
Example 16. Life insurance company M sells and leases
property to customers. M is a calendar year taxpayer that is
required to file Schedule M-3 for its current tax year. For statutory
accounting purposes, M accounts for each transaction as a sale.
For U.S. income tax purposes, each of M's transactions must be
treated as a lease. In its annual statement, M treats the
Line 16. Mark-to-Market Income (Loss)
Report on line 16 any amount representing the mark-to-market
income or loss for any securities held by a dealer in securities, a
dealer in commodities having made a valid election under
section 475(e), or a trader in securities or commodities having
made a valid election under section 475(f). “Securities” for these
purposes are securities described in section 475(c)(2) and
commodities described in section 475(e)(2). “Securities” do not
include any items specifically excluded from sections 475(c)(2)
and 475(e)(2), such as certain contracts to which section
1256(a) applies.
difference in the statutory accounting and the U.S. income tax
treatment of these transactions as temporary. During its current
tax year, M reports in its annual statement $1,000 of sales and
$700 of cost of goods sold with respect to current year lease
transactions. M receives periodic payments of $500 in its current
year with respect to these current year transactions and similar
transactions from prior years and treats $400 as principal and
$100 as interest income. For statutory accounting purposes, M
reports gross profit of $300 ($1,000 − $700) and interest income
of $100 from these transactions. For U.S. income tax purposes,
M reports $500 of gross rental income (the periodic payments)
and (based on other facts) $200 of depreciation deduction on
the property. On Schedule M-3, M must report on Part II, line 13,
$100 in column (a), ($100) in column (b), and zero in column (d).
In addition, M must report on Part II, line 18, $300 of gross profit
in column (a), $200 in column (b), and $500 of gross rental
income in column (d). Lastly, M must report on Part III, line 32,
$200 in column (b) and (d).
Report hedging gains and losses computed under the
mark-to-market method of accounting on Part II, line 15, and not
on line 16.
Traders in securities or commodities. For a trader in
securities or commodities that made a valid election under
section 475(f) to use the mark-to-market method to account for
securities or commodities held in connection with a trading
business that files Form 4797, any Schedule M-3 entries
required as a result of marking to market these securities or
commodities are reported as follows: (a) mark-to- market gains
and losses from Form 4797, line 10, are included on Part II,
line 16, of Schedule M-3 (Form 1120-L); and (b) any other
Schedule M-3 entries required based on other results
(non-mark-to-market gains and losses) included in the total
reported on Form 4797, line 17, should be reported on Part II,
line 23d, of Schedule M-3 (Form 1120-L), unless the instructions
for Schedule M-3 require the amounts to be reported on another
line.
Line 19. Section 481(a) Adjustments
Any difference between an income or expense item attributable
to an authorized (or unauthorized) change in method of
accounting made for U.S. income tax purposes that results in a
section 481(a) adjustment must be reported on Part II, line 19,
regardless of whether a separate line for that income or expense
item exists in Part II or Part III. The following section 481(a)
adjustments, however, should not be reported on Part II, line 19.
1. Adjustments for reportable transactions that are required
to be reported on Part II, line 12.
Line 17. Deferred and Uncollected Premiums
2. Section 807(f) adjustments for changes in computing
reserves that are required to be reported on Part III, line 25.
Report on line 17, column (a), the amount of deferred and
uncollected premiums included on Part I, line 11. Report on
line 17, column (d), the amount of deferred and uncollected
premiums included in the subtotal on Form 1120-L, page 1,
line 20. Report amounts in columns (b) and (c), as applicable.
3. Reserve Transition Relief adjustments that are required to
be reported on Part III, line 25.
Example 17. Life insurance company N is a calendar year
taxpayer that is required to file Schedule M-3 for its current tax
year. N was depreciating certain fixed assets over an erroneous
recovery period and, effective for its current tax year, N receives
IRS consent to change its method of accounting for the
Line 18. Sale Versus Lease (for Sellers and/or
Lessors)
Asset transfer transactions with periodic payments
depreciable fixed assets and begins using the proper recovery
period. The change in method of accounting results in a positive
section 481(a) adjustment of $100,000 that is required to be
spread over 4 tax years, beginning with the current tax year. In its
annual statement, N treats the section 481(a) adjustment as a
temporary difference. N must report on Part II, line 19, $25,000 in
columns (b) and (d) for its current tax year and each of the
subsequent 3 tax years (unless N is otherwise required to
recognize the remainder of the 481(a) adjustment earlier). N
must not report the section 481(a) adjustment on Part III, line 32.
characterized for statutory accounting purposes as either a sale
or a lease may, under some circumstances, be characterized as
the opposite for tax purposes. If the transaction is treated as a
lease, the seller/lessor reports the periodic payments as gross
rental income and also reports depreciation expense or
deduction. If the transaction is treated as a sale, the seller/lessor
reports gross profit (sale price less cost of goods sold) from the
sale of assets and reports the periodic payments as payments of
principal and interest income.
Line 20. Amortization of Interest Maintenance
Reserve
On Part II, line 18, column (a), report the gross profit or gross
rental income for statutory accounting purposes for all sale or
lease transactions that must be given the opposite
Report on line 20, column (a), the amount of interest
maintenance reserve amortization included on Part I, line 11.
Report amounts in columns (b) and (c), as applicable.
characterization for U.S. income tax purposes. On Part II, line 18,
column (d), report the gross profit or gross rental income for U.S.
income tax purposes. Interest income amounts for such
transactions must be reported on Part II, line 13, in column (a) or
(d), as applicable. Depreciation expense for such transactions
must be reported on Part III, line 32, in column (a) or (d), as
applicable. Use columns (b) and (c) of Part II, lines 13 and 18,
and Part III, line 32, as applicable, to report the differences
between columns (a) and (d).
Line 21. Original Issue Discount and Other
Imputed Interest
Report on line 21 any amounts of original issue discount (OID)
and imputed interest. The term “original issue discount and other
imputed interest” includes, but is not limited to:
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1. The excess of a debt instrument's stated redemption price
at maturity over its issue price, as determined under section
1273;
method to account for securities or commodities, see the
instructions for Part II, line 16, earlier.
Line 23e. Abandonment Losses
2. Amounts that are imputed interest on a deferred sales
Report on line 23e any abandonment losses, regardless of
whether the loss is characterized as an ordinary loss or a capital
loss.
contract under section 483;
3. Amounts treated as interest or OID under the stripped
bond rules under section 1286; and
4. Amounts treated as OID under the below-market interest
Line 23f. Worthless Stock Losses
rate rules under section 7872.
Report on line 23f any worthless stock loss, regardless of
whether the loss is characterized as an ordinary loss or a capital
loss. Attach a statement that separately states and adequately
discloses each transaction that gives rise to a worthless stock
loss and the amount of each loss.
Line 22. Market Discount Reclassification
Report on line 22 the amount of market discount reclassification
included on Part I, line 11. Report on line 22 the amount of
market discount reclassification included in the subtotal on Form
1120-L, page 1, line 20. Report amounts in columns (b) and (c),
as applicable.
Line 23g. Other Gain/Loss on Disposition of
Assets
Report on line 23g any gains or losses from the sale or exchange
of property that are not reported on lines 23b through 23f.
Line 23a. Income Statement Gain/Loss on Sale,
Exchange, Abandonment, Worthlessness, or
Other Disposition of Assets Other Than
Pass-Through Entities
Line 24. Capital Loss Limitation and
Carryforward Used
Report on line 23a, column (a), all gains and losses on the
disposition of assets except for gains and losses allocated to the
life insurance company from a pass-through entity (for example,
on Schedule K-1) that are included in the net income (loss) of
includible corporations reported on Part I, line 11. Reverse the
amount reported in column (a) in column (b) or (c), as
applicable. The corresponding gains and losses for U.S. income
tax purposes are reported on Part II, lines 23b through 23g, as
applicable.
Report as a positive amount on line 24, column (b) or (c), as
applicable, and (d) the excess of the net capital losses over the
net capital gains reported on Schedule D, Capital Gains and
Losses, by the corporation. For a U.S. consolidated tax group,
the Schedule M-3 adjustment for the amount of the consolidated
net capital loss that is disallowed should not be made on the
separate consolidating Schedules M-3 of the includible
corporations, but on the separate Schedule M-3 for consolidated
eliminations (or on Form 8916 in the case of a mixed group) as
described under Completion of Schedule M-3 and Certain
Allocations, Limitations, and Carryovers, earlier.
Line 23b. Gross Capital Gains From Schedule D,
Excluding Amounts From Pass-Through Entities
If the corporation utilizes a capital loss carryforward on
Schedule D in the current tax year, report the carryforward
utilized as a negative amount on Part II, line 24, column (b) or (c),
as applicable, and column (d). For a U.S. consolidated tax group,
the Schedule M-3 adjustment for the amount of the consolidated
capital loss carryforward should not be made on the separate
consolidating Schedules M-3 of the includible corporations, but
on the separate Schedule M-3 for consolidation eliminations (or
on Form 8916 in the case of a mixed group) as described under
Report on line 23b gross capital gains reported on Schedule D,
excluding capital gains from pass-through entities, which must
be reported on Part II, line 9, 10, or 11, as applicable.
Line 23c. Gross Capital Losses From
Schedule D, Excluding Amounts From
Pass-Through Entities, Abandonment Losses,
and Worthless Stock Losses
Report on line 23c gross capital losses reported on Schedule D,
excluding capital losses from (a) pass-through entities, which
must be reported on Part II, line 9, 10, or 11, as applicable; (b)
abandonment losses, which must be reported on Part II,
line 23e; and (c) worthless stock losses, which must be reported
on Part II, line 23f. Do not report on line 23c capital losses
carried over from a prior tax year and utilized in the current tax
year. See the instructions for Part II, line 24, regarding the
reporting requirements for capital loss carryovers utilized in the
current tax year.
Limitations, and Carryovers, earlier.
Line 25. Other Income (Loss) Items With
Differences
Separately state and adequately disclose on Part II, line 25, all
items of income (loss) with differences that are not otherwise
listed on Part II, lines 1 through 24. Attach a statement that
describes and itemizes the type of income (loss) and the amount
of each item and provides a description that states the income
(loss) name for book purposes for the amount recorded in
column (a) and describes the adjustment being recorded in
column (b) or (c). The entire description completes the tax
description for the amount included in column (d) for each item
separately stated on this line.
Line 23d. Net Gain/Loss Reported on Form
4797, Line 17, Excluding Amounts From
Pass-Through Entities, Abandonment Losses,
and Worthless Stock Losses
The attached statement should have five columns. The first
column has the description for the next four columns. The
second column is column (a) income (loss) per income
statement; the third column is column (b) temporary difference;
the fourth column is column (c) permanent difference; and the
fifth column is column (d) income (loss) per tax return. Every
item listed on the attached statement for line 25 always must
have columns (a) + (b) + (c) = (d). Each item with amounts in
columns (a), (b), (c), and (d) will be totaled and included as one
line on Part II, line 25.
Report on line 23d the net gain or loss reported on line 17 of
Form 4797, Sales of Business Property, excluding amounts from
(a) pass-through entities, which must be reported on Part II,
line 9, 10, or 11, as applicable; (b) abandonment losses, which
must be reported on Part II, line 23e; and (c) worthless stock
losses, which must be reported on Part II, line 23f.
Note. Traders in securities or commodities that have made a
valid election under section 475(f) to use the mark-to-market
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For insurance companies included in the consolidated U.S.
income tax return, see instructions for Part I, lines 10a, 10b, 10c,
and 11, and Part II, line 7, for guidance on the treatment of
intercompany dividends and statutory accounting.
line 30 of Part II. Part III is not required to be completed for the
consolidated Schedule M-3 of a mixed group.
Line 29b. 1120 Subgroup Reconciliation Totals
Line 29b is used only by mixed groups. See Schedule M-3
If any “comprehensive income” as defined by Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 130 is reported on
this line, describe the item(s) in detail. Examples of sufficiently
detailed descriptions include “foreign currency translation
adjustments—comprehensive income” and “gains and losses on
available-for-sale securities—comprehensive income.”
Line 29c. PC Insurance Subgroup Reconciliation
Totals
Line 29c is used only by mixed groups. See Schedule M-3
Whether an item of income (loss) is reported on line 25, or is
reported on Part II, line 28, is determined separately by each
member of the U.S. consolidated tax group and not at the U.S.
consolidated tax group level.
Part III. Reconciliation of Net Income
(Loss) per Income Statement of
Includible Corporations With Taxable
Income per Return—Expense/
Deduction Items
Example 18. U.S. corporation P has two subsidiaries,
corporations A and B, that are included in P's consolidated
financial statements and in P's consolidated U.S. income tax
return. For financial statement purposes, P, A, and B recognize
revenue from the sale of inventory upon delivery to the customer.
For U.S. income tax purposes, P and A recognize such revenue
consistent with the method used for financial statement
purposes, whereas B recognizes such revenue based upon
customer acceptance. P and A must report this revenue in
columns (a) and (d) on Part II, line 28. B must report the following
on Part II, line 25: in column (a), B's revenue recognized in the
financial statements based upon delivery to the customer; in
column (d), B's revenue recognized for U.S. income tax
purposes based upon customer acceptance; and in column (b)
or (c), as applicable, the difference between B's revenue
recognized in its financial statements and in its U.S. taxable
income.
Note. Expense amounts that reduce financial accounting
income must be reported on Part III, column (a), as positive
amounts. Deduction amounts that reduce taxable income must
be reported on Part III, column (d), as positive amounts.
Amounts reported on Part II, line 27, must be the negative of the
amounts reported on Part III, line 40.
Lines 1 Through 6. Income Tax Expense
If the life insurance company does not distinguish between
current and deferred income tax expense in its annual statement
(or its books and records, if applicable), report income tax
expense as current income tax expense using lines 1, 3, and 5,
as applicable.
Note. In this example, the first column of the attached statement
for Part II, line 25, discussed earlier, must include an adequate
description, such as “Inventory Sales Revenue recognized upon
acceptance, not delivery.”
A U.S. consolidated tax group must complete lines 1 through
6 in accordance with the allocation of tax expense among the
members of the U.S. consolidated tax group in the financial
statements (or its books and records, if applicable). If the current
and deferred U.S., state, and foreign income tax expense for the
U.S. consolidated tax group (income tax expense) is allocated
among the members of the U.S. consolidated tax group in the
group's financial statements (or its books and records, if
applicable), then each member must report its allocated income
tax expense on Part III, lines 1 through 6, of that member's
separate Schedule M-3. However, if the income tax expense is
not shared or allocated among members of the U.S.
Line 27. Total Expense/ Deduction Items
Report on Part II, line 27, columns (a) through (d), as applicable,
the negative of the amounts reported on Part III, line 40, columns
(a) through (d). For example, if Part III, line 40, column (a),
reflects an amount of $1 million, then report on Part II, line 27,
column (a), ($1 million). Similarly, if Part III, line 40, column (b),
reflects an amount of ($50,000), then report on Part II, line 27,
column (b), $50,000.
consolidated tax group but is retained in the parent corporation's
financial statements (or books and records, if applicable), then
amounts are reported only on Part III, lines 1 through 6, of the
parent's separate Schedule M-3.
Line 28. Other Items With No Differences
If there is no difference between the statutory accounting amount
and the taxable amount of an entire item of income, gain, loss,
expense, or deduction and the item is not described or included
on Part II, lines 1 through 25, or Part III, lines 1 through 39, report
the entire amount of the item in columns (a) and (d) of line 28. If
a portion of an item of income, loss, expense, or deduction has a
difference and a portion of the item does not have a difference,
do not report any portion of the item on line 28. Instead, report
the entire amount of the item (for example, both the portion with
a difference and the portion without a difference) on the
applicable line of Part II, lines 1 through 25, or Part III, lines 1
Line 7. Foreign Withholding Taxes
Report on line 7, column (a), the amount of foreign withholding
taxes included in statutory accounting net income on Part I,
line 11. If the life insurance company is deducting foreign tax,
use column (b) or (c), as applicable, to correct for any difference
between foreign withholding tax included in statutory accounting
net income and the amount of foreign withholding taxes being
deducted in the return. If the life insurance company is crediting
foreign withholding taxes against the U.S. income tax liability,
use column (b) or (c), as applicable, to negate the amount
reported in column (a).
Line 29a. Life Insurance Subgroup
Reconciliation Totals
Line 8. Equity-Based Compensation
For filers other than a mixed group, combine lines 26 through 28
and skip lines 29b and 29c. On the sub-consolidated
Report on line 8 any amounts for equity-based compensation or
consideration that are reflected as expense for statutory
accounting purposes (column (a)) or deducted in the U.S.
income tax return (column (d)) other than amounts reportable
Schedule M-3 for a mixed group, combine lines 26 through 28
and skip lines 29b and 29c. For the consolidated Schedule M-3
of a mixed group, complete only lines 29a through 29c and
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elsewhere on Schedule M-3, Parts II and III. Examples of
amounts reportable on line 8 include incentive stock options,
nonqualified stock options, payments attributable to employee
stock purchase plans (ESPPs), phantom stock options, phantom
stock units, stock warrants, stock appreciation rights, and
restricted stock, regardless of whether such payments are made
to employees or non-employees, or as payment for property or
compensation for services.
Line 13. Judgments, Damages, Awards, and
Similar Costs
Report on line 13, column (a), the amount of any estimated or
actual judgments, damages, awards, settlements, and similar
costs, however named or classified, included in financial
accounting income, regardless of whether the amount deducted
was attributable to an estimate of future anticipated payments or
actual payments. Also report on line 13, column (a), the reversal
of any overaccrual of any amount described in this paragraph.
If the amounts include incentive stock options or nonqualified
stock options, attach a detailed statement separately stating
each.
Report on line 13, column (d), any such amounts as are
described in the preceding paragraph that are includible in
taxable income, regardless of the financial accounting period in
which such amounts were or are included in financial accounting
net income. Complete columns (b) and (c) as appropriate.
Line 9. Capitalization of Deferred Acquisition
Costs
Report on line 9, column (d), the amount of deferred acquisition
costs capitalized and taken into account in the subtotal on Form
1120-L, page 1, line 20. Report amounts in columns (b) and (c),
as applicable.
Do not report on Part III, line 13, amounts required to be
reported in accordance with instructions for Part III, line 12.
Do not report on Part III, line 13, amounts recovered from
insurers or any other indemnitors for any judgments, damages,
awards, or similar costs described above.
Line 10. Amortization of Deferred Acquisition
Costs
Line 14. Parachute Payments
Report on line 10, column (d), the amount of deferred acquisition
costs amortized and taken into account in the subtotal on Form
1120-L, page 1, line 20. Report amounts in columns (b) and (c),
as applicable.
Report on line 14, column (a), the total expense included in
statutory accounting net income on Part I, line 11, that is subject
to section 280G. Report in column (b) or (c), as applicable, the
amount of nondeductible parachute payments pursuant to
section 280G, and report in column (d) the deductible amount of
compensation after any excess parachute payment limitations
under section 280G. If a payment is subject to limitation under
both sections 162(m) and 280G, report the total payment on
line 14.
Line 11. Meals and Entertainment
Report on line 11, column (a), any amounts paid or accrued by
the life insurance company during the tax year for meals,
beverages, and entertainment that are accounted for in statutory
accounting income, regardless of the classification,
nomenclature, or terminology used for such amounts, and
regardless of how or where such amounts are classified in the
life insurance company's statutory income statement or the
income and expense accounts maintained in the life insurance
company's books and records. Report only amounts not
otherwise reportable elsewhere on Schedule M-3, Parts II and III.
Line 15. Compensation With Section 162(m)
Limitation
Report on line 15, column (a), the total amount of
non-performance-based current compensation expense for the
corporate officers to whom section 162(m) applies. Report in
column (b) or (c), as applicable, the nondeductible amount of
current compensation in excess of $1 million ($500,000 if the
corporation receives or has received financial assistance under
the Treasury Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP)). Report the
deductible compensation in column (d). If a payment is subject
to limitation under both sections 162(m) and 280G, report the
total payment on Part III, line 14, Parachute payments. See
Regulations section 1.162-27(g) for the interaction between
sections 162(m) and 280G.
Line 12. Fines and Penalties
Report on line 12 any fines or similar penalties paid to a
government or other authority for the violation of any law for
which fines or penalties are assessed. All fines and penalties
expensed in financial accounting income (paid or accrued) must
be included on line 12, column (a), regardless of the government
or other authority that imposed the fines or penalties; regardless
of whether the fines and penalties are civil or criminal; regardless
of the classification, nomenclature, or terminology used for the
fines or penalties by the imposing authority in its actions or
documents; and regardless of how or where the fines or
penalties are classified in the corporation's financial income
statement or the income and expense accounts maintained in
the corporation's books and records. Also report on line 12,
column (a), the reversal of any overaccrual of any amount
described in this paragraph. See section 162(f) for additional
guidance.
Line 16. Pension and Profit-Sharing
Report on line 16 any amounts attributable to the life insurance
company's pension plans, profit-sharing plans, and any other
retirement plans.
Line 17. Other Post-Retirement Benefits
Report on line 17 any amounts attributable to other
post-retirement benefits not otherwise includible on Part III,
line 16 (for example, retiree health and life insurance coverage,
dental coverage, etc.).
Report on line 12, column (d), any such amounts as
described in the preceding paragraph that are includible in
taxable income, regardless of the financial accounting period in
which such amounts were or are included in financial accounting
net income. Complete columns (b) and (c) as appropriate.
Line 18. Deferred Compensation
Report on line 18, column (a), any compensation expense
included in the net income (loss) amount reported on Part I,
line 11, that is not deductible for U.S. income tax purposes in the
current tax year and that was not reported elsewhere on
Do not report on Part III, line 12, amounts required to be
reported in accordance with instructions for Part III, line 13.
Schedule M-3. Report on line 18, column (d), any compensation
deductible in the current tax year that was not included in the net
income (loss) amount reported on Part I, line 11, for the current
tax year and that is not reportable elsewhere on Schedule M-3.
Do not report on Part III, line 12, amounts recovered from
insurers or any other indemnitors for any fines and penalties
described above.
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For example, report originations and reversals of deferred
compensation subject to section 409A on line 18.
Line 25. Section 807(f) and Reserve Transition
Relief Adjustments for Change in Computing
Reserves
Line 20. Charitable Contribution of Intangible
Property
Report on line 25, column (d), the section 807(f) and Reserve
Transition Relief adjustments included in the subtotal on Form
1120-L, page 1, line 20. Report amounts in columns (b) and (c),
as applicable.
Report on line 20 any charitable contribution of intangible
property, for example, contributions of:
Intellectual property, patents (including any amounts of
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additional contributions allowable by virtue of income earned by
donees subsequent to the year of donation), copyrights, and
trademarks;
Line 26. Section 807(a)(2)(B) Tax Reserve
Amount With Respect to Policyholder Share of
Tax Exempt Interest
Securities (including stocks and their derivatives, stock
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options, and bonds);
Conservation easements (including scenic easements or air
Report on line 26, column (d), the change in section 807(a)(2)(B)
tax reserve amount with respect to policyholder share of tax
exempt interest included in the subtotal on Form 1120-L, page 1,
line 20. Report amounts in columns (b) and (c), as applicable.
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rights);
Railroad rights of way;
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Mineral rights; and
Other intangible property.
Line 27. Current Year Acquisition/
Reorganization Costs
Line 21. Charitable Contribution Limitation/
Carryforward
Report on line 27 any investment banking fees, legal and
accounting fees, and any other fees paid or incurred in
Report as a negative amount on line 21, columns (b), (c), and
(d), as applicable, the excess of charitable contributions made
during the tax year over the amount of the charitable contribution
limitation amount.
connection with a taxable or tax-free acquisition of property (for
example, stock or assets) or a tax-free reorganization. Report on
this line any investment banking fees, legal and accounting fees,
and any other fees paid or incurred at any stage of the
acquisition or reorganization process including, for example, fees
paid or incurred to evaluate whether to investigate an acquisition,
fees to conduct an actual investigation, and fees to complete the
acquisition. Also include on this line any investment banking
fees, legal and accounting fees, and any other fees paid or
incurred in connection with the liquidation of a subsidiary, a
spin-off of a subsidiary, or an initial public stock offering. Attach a
statement separately stating acquisition/reorganization
If the corporation utilizes a contribution carryforward in the
current tax year, report the carryforward utilized as a positive
amount on columns (b), (c), and (d), as applicable.
When a consolidated income tax return is being filed,
Schedule M-3 adjustments for the amount of charitable
contributions in excess of the limitation, or for charitable
contribution carryforward utilized, should not be made on the
separate consolidating Schedules M-3 of the includible
corporations, but on the separate consolidating Schedule M-3
for consolidation eliminations (or on Form 8916 in the case of a
mixed group). See Completion of Schedule M-3 and Certain
Allocations, Limitations, and Carryovers, earlier.
investment banking fees, legal and accounting fees, and other
costs. Report amounts in columns (b) and (c), as applicable.
Line 28. Amortization of Acquisition,
Reorganization, and Start-Up Costs
Report on line 28 amortization of acquisition, reorganization, and
start-up costs. For purposes of columns (b), (c), and (d), include
amounts amortizable under section 167, 195, or 248.
Line 22. Change in Section 807(c)(1) Tax
Reserves
Report on line 22, column (a), the change in section 807(c)(1)
life insurance reserves included on Part I, line 11. Report on
line 22, column (d), the change in section 807(c)(1) life
insurance reserves included in the subtotal on Form 1120-L,
page 1, line 20. Report amounts in columns (b) and (c), as
applicable.
Line 29. Amortization/Impairment of Goodwill,
Insurance in Force, and Ceding Commissions
Report on line 29 amortization of goodwill, insurance in force and
ceding commissions or amounts attributable to the impairment of
goodwill, and insurance in force and ceding commissions. Attach
a statement separately stating the amounts for each item.
Line 23. Change in Section 807(c)(2) Tax
Reserves
Line 30. Other Amortization or Impairment
Write-Offs
Report on line 23, column (a), the change in section 807(c)(2)
unearned premiums and unpaid losses included on Part I,
line 11. Report on line 23, column (d), the change in section
807(c)(2) unearned premiums and unpaid losses included in the
subtotal on Form 1120-L, page 1, line 20. Report amounts in
columns (b) and (c), as applicable.
Report on line 30 any amortization or impairment write-offs not
otherwise includible on Schedule M-3.
Line 31. Section 846 Amount
Report on line 31, column (d), the section 846 amount included
in the subtotal on Form 1120-L, page 1, line 20. Report amounts
in columns (b) and (c), as applicable.
Line 24. Change in All Other Section 807(c) Tax
Reserves
Report on line 24, column (a), the change in all other section
807(c) reserves included on Part I, line 11. Report on line 24,
column (d), the change in all other section 807(c) reserves
included in the subtotal on Form 1120-L, page 1, line 20. Report
amounts in columns (b) and (c), as applicable.
Line 32. Depreciation
Report on line 32 any depreciation expense that is not required
to be reported elsewhere on Schedule M-3 (for example, on Part
II, line 9, 10, or 11).
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Line 33. Bad Debt Expense and Agency
Balances Written Off
Line 36. Interest Expense
Report on Part III, line 36, column (a), the total amount of interest
expense included on Part I, line 11, and report on Part III, line 36,
column (d), the total amount of interest deduction included on
Form 1120-L, page 1, line 20, that is not required to be reported
elsewhere on Schedule M-3. In column (b) or (c), as applicable,
include any adjustments for any amounts treated for U.S. income
tax purposes as interest deduction that are treated as some
other form of expense for statutory accounting purposes, or vice
versa. For example, adjustments to interest expense/deduction
resulting from adjustments made in accordance with the
instructions for Part III, line 35, Purchase versus lease (for
purchasers and/or lessees), should be made in column (b) or (c),
as applicable, on line 36.
Report on line 33, column (a), any amounts attributable to an
allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable or actual
write-offs of accounts receivable included on Part I, line 11. Also
report on this line agency balances written off per the annual
statement. Report in column (d) the amount of bad debt expense
deductible for federal income tax purposes in accordance with
section 166.
Line 34. Corporate-Owned Life Insurance
Premiums
Report on line 34 all amounts of insurance premiums attributable
to any life insurance policy if the life insurance company is
directly or indirectly a beneficiary under the policy or if the policy
has a cash value. Report in column (d) the amount of the
premiums that are deductible for federal income tax purposes.
Complete Part III of Form 8916-A. Enter the amounts from
Form 8916-A, line 5, columns (a) through (d), on Schedule M-3,
Part III, line 36, columns (a) through (d), as applicable. Attach
Form 8916-A.
Line 35. Purchase Versus Lease (for Purchasers
and/or Lessees)
Do not report on Form 8916-A and line 36 the amounts
reported in accordance with the instructions for Part II, lines 9,
10, 11, and 12.
Note. Also see the instructions for sellers and/or lessors in the
instructions for Part II, line 18.
Line 37. Research and Development Costs
Asset transfer transactions with periodic payments
characterized for statutory accounting purposes as either a
purchase or a lease may, under some circumstances, be
characterized as the opposite for tax purposes.
For U.S. income tax purposes, research and experimental
expenditures paid or incurred by a taxpayer in connection with
the taxpayer's trade or business must be amortized. The
expenditures must be amortized ratably over the 5-year period
(15-year period for specified expenditures attributable to foreign
research), beginning with the midpoint of the tax year in which
the expenses are paid or incurred. See section 174.
If a transaction is treated as a lease, the purchaser/lessee
reports the periodic payments as gross rental expense. If the
transaction is treated as a purchase, the purchaser/lessee
reports the periodic payments as payments of principal and
interest and also reports depreciation expense or deduction with
respect to the purchased asset.
Report in column (a) the amount of research and
development expenditures reported as a deduction in the
corporation’s financial statements (or books and records, if
applicable). Report in column (d) the amount of amortization
deductions of specified research or experimental expenditures
and other research or experimental expenditures included on
Form 4562, Part VI, line 44, or in the other deductions on Form
1120-L, page1, line 18. If properly adopted or elected under
section 174(b) and section 174(f) (prior to amendment by P.L.
115-97) and section 59(e), any amortization otherwise allowable
related to such costs is reported in column (b).
Report in column (a) gross rent expense for a transaction
treated as a lease for statutory accounting purposes but as a
sale for U.S. income tax purposes. Report in column (d) gross
rental deductions for a transaction treated as a lease for U.S.
income tax purposes but as a purchase for statutory accounting
purposes. Report interest expense for such transactions on Part
III, line 36, in column (a) or (d), as applicable. Report
depreciation expense or deductions for such transactions on
Part III, line 32, in column (a) or (d), as applicable. Use columns
(b) and (c) of Part III, lines 32, 35, and 36, as applicable, to report
the differences between columns (a) and (d) for such
recharacterized transactions.
In column (c), as applicable, include any adjustments for any
amounts treated for U.S. income tax purposes as research or
experimental expenditures that are treated as some other form of
expense for financial accounting purposes, or vice versa. Report
any difference in timing recognition in column (b). For example, if
the taxpayer's financial accounting method does not specify
otherwise, column (b) adjustments include adjustments for
timing differences between financial and tax accounting for (1)
deferral and amortization of research expenditures, (2) a section
59(e) election, (3) reduction of section 174 expenditures under
section 280C or section 482, (4) costs attributable to obtaining a
patent, (5) research in social sciences, and (6) cost elements for
property of a character subject to depreciation.
Example 20. Corporation X is a calendar year taxpayer that
is required to file Schedule M-3 for its current tax year. During its
current tax year, X incurred $100,000 of research and
development costs that X recognized as an expense in its
financial statements. In compliance with section 174, X
amortizes research and experimental expenditures for U.S.
income tax purposes. Accordingly, X must report $100,000 in
column (a), ($90,000) in column (b), and $10,000 (($100,000/5
years) x 1/2) in column (d).
Example 19. U.S. life insurance company X acquired
property in a transaction that, for statutory accounting purposes,
X treats as a lease. X is a calendar year taxpayer that is required
to file Schedule M-3 for its current tax year. Because of its terms,
the transaction is treated for U.S. income tax purposes as a
purchase and X must treat the periodic payments it makes
partially as payment of principal and partially as payment of
interest. In its annual statement, X treats the difference between
the statutory accounting and U.S. income tax treatment of this
transaction as a temporary difference. During its current tax year,
X reports in its annual statement $1,000 of gross rental expense
that, for U.S. income tax purposes, is recharacterized as a $700
payment of principal and a $300 payment of interest,
accompanied by a depreciation deduction of $1,200 (based on
other facts). On Schedule M-3, X must report the following on
Part III, line 35: column (a), $1,000, its statutory accounting
gross rental expense; column (b), ($1,000); and column (d),
zero. On Part III, line 36, X reports $300 in columns (b) and (d)
for the interest deduction. On Part III, line 32, X reports $1,200 in
columns (b) and (d) for the depreciation deduction.
Example 21. Corporation X is a calendar year taxpayer that
is required to file Schedule M-3 for its current tax year. During its
current tax year, X incurred $10,000 of research and
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development costs related to social sciences that it recognized
as an expense in its financial statements. X amortizes research
and experimental expenditures for U.S. income tax purposes.
Because such costs are not allowable costs under section 174,
X must report $10,000 in column (a), permanent difference
($10,000) in column (c), and $0 in column (d). If such costs are
otherwise deductible for U.S. income tax purposes, X must
report this item of expense on Part III, line 39, Other expense/
deduction items with differences.
expenses for a discontinued operation as a single amount, and
its general ledger or other books, records, and workpapers
provide details for the anticipated expenses under more
explanatory and defined categories such as employee
termination costs, lease cancellation costs, loss on sale of
equipment, etc., a supporting statement that lists those
categories of expenses and their details will satisfy the
requirement to separately state and adequately disclose. In
order to separately state and adequately disclose the employee
termination costs, it is not required that an anticipated
termination cost amount be listed for each employee, or that
each asset (or category of asset) be listed along with the
anticipated loss on disposition.
Example 22. Corporation X is a calendar year taxpayer that
is required to file Schedule M-3 for its current tax year. During its
current tax year, X paid $75,000 to acquire or in-license
intangible assets under a collaborative arrangement with another
company that X recognized as a research and development
expense in its financial statements. X amortizes research and
experimental expenditures for U.S. income tax purposes.
Because payments made to acquire rights to a product or
technology are excluded costs from the definition of research
and experimental expenditures, X must report $75,000 in column
(a), ($75,000) in column (c), and $0 in column (d). X must report
any amortization otherwise allowable related to the payments on
Part III, line 30, Other amortization or impairment write-offs.
The attached statement should have five columns. The first
column has the description for the next four columns. The
second column is column (a) expense per income statement, the
third column is column (b) temporary difference, the fourth
column is column (c) permanent difference, and the fifth column
is column (d) deduction per tax return. Every item listed on the
attached statement for line 39 must always have columns (a) +
(b) + (c) = (d). Each item with amounts in columns (a), (b), (c),
and (d) will be totaled and included as one line on Part III,
line 39.
Line 38. Section 118 Exclusion
Comprehensive income. If any “comprehensive income” as
defined by SFAS No. 130 is reported on this line, describe the
item(s) in detail as, for example, “foreign currency translation
adjustments—comprehensive income” and “gains and losses on
available-for-sale securities—comprehensive income.”
Report on line 38 any inducements received in the current year
and treated as contributions to the capital of a corporation by a
non-shareholder. Report in column (a) any income amount as a
negative number and any expense amount as a positive number.
Corporations must identify on an accompanying statement
referencing line 38 the fair market value of land or other property
(including cash) provided to the corporation by any
Reserves and contingent liabilities. Report on line 39
amounts related to the change in each reserve or contingent
liability that is not required to be reported elsewhere on
Schedule M-3. For example: (1) amounts relating to changes in
reserves for litigation must be reported on Part III, line 13,
Judgments, damages, awards, and similar costs; and (2)
amounts relating to changes in reserves for uncollectible
accounts receivable must be reported on Part III, line 33, Bad
debt expense/agency balances written off.
non-shareholder, including a governmental unit or civic group, as
an inducement, or for any other purpose. Include inducements
for the corporation to locate its business in a particular state,
municipality, community, or locality for the purpose of enabling
the corporation to expand its existing operating facilities,
including corporate headquarters, distribution center(s), or
factory(ies) (“inducements”).
Report on Part III, line 39, the amortization of various items of
prepaid expense, such as prepaid subscriptions and license
fees, prepaid insurance, etc.
On the accompanying statement, also identify any
inducements that include refundable or transferable tax credits,
including transferable credits that were sold.
Report on line 39, column (a), expenses included in net
income reported on Part I, line 11, that are related to reserves
and contingent liabilities. Report on line 39, column (d), amounts
related to liabilities for reserves and contingent liabilities that are
deductible in the current tax year for U.S. income tax purposes.
Examples of reserves that are allowed for book purposes, but
not for tax purposes, include restructuring reserves, reserves for
discontinued operations, and reserves for acquisitions and
dispositions. Only report on line 39 items that are not required to
be reported elsewhere on Schedule M-3, Parts II and III.
Example 23. Life insurance company Q is a calendar year
taxpayer that is required to file Schedule M-3 for its current tax
year. On July 1 of each year, Q has a fixed liability for its annual
insurance premiums on its home office building that provides a
12-month coverage period beginning July 1 through June 30. In
addition, Q historically prepays 12 months of advertising
expense on July 1. On July 1, Q prepays its insurance premium
of $500,000 and advertising expenses of $800,000. For statutory
accounting purposes, Q capitalizes and amortizes the prepaid
insurance and advertising over 12 months. For U.S. income tax
purposes, Q deducts the insurance premium when paid and
amortizes the advertising over the 12-month period. In its annual
statement, Q treats the differences attributable to the annual
statement treatment and U.S. income tax treatment of the
prepaid insurance and advertising as temporary differences.
The statement must separately state, adequately disclose,
and identify all of the dollar amounts summarized by this line. An
accompanying statement is required even if there are no dollar
amounts reported on line 38.
Line 39. Other Expense/Deduction Items With
Differences
Separately state and adequately disclose on Part III, line 39, all
items of expense/deduction that are not otherwise listed on Part
III, lines 1 through 38.
Attach a statement that describes and itemizes the type of
expense/deduction and the amount of each item, and that
provides a description that states the expense/deduction name
for book purposes for the amount recorded in column (a) and
describes the adjustment being recorded in column (b) or (c).
The entire description completes the tax description for the
amount included in column (d) for each item separately stated
on this line.
The statement of details attached to the Schedule M-3 for
line 39 must separately state and adequately disclose the nature
and amount of the expense related to each reserve and/or
contingent liability. The appropriate level of disclosure depends
upon each taxpayer’s operational activity and the nature of its
accounting records. For example, if a corporation’s net income
amount reported in the income statement includes anticipated
Q also has a legal reserve where $300,000 was expensed for
financial accounting purposes and a ($100,000) temporary
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difference was calculated to arrive at the income tax deduction of
$200,000. The statement attached to Q's return for Part III,
line 39, must be separately stated and adequately disclosed as
follows:
Column (a) Expense per Income
Column (d) Deduction per Tax
Description
Statement
Column (b) Temporary Difference Column (c) Permanent Difference
Return
Prepaid insurance premium expensed not
capitalized
$250,000
$300,000
$550,000
$250,000
($100,000)
$150,000
-0-
-0-
-0-
$500,000
$200,000
$700,000
Legal expense reserve
Total Line 39
III, line 40, column (a), reflects an amount of $1 million, then
report on Part II, line 27, column (a), ($1 million). Similarly, if Part
III, line 40, column (b), reflects an amount of ($50,000), then
report on Part II, line 27, column (b), $50,000.
Line 40. Total Expense/Deduction Items
Report on Part II, line 27, columns (a) through (d), as applicable,
the negative of the amounts reported on Part III, line 40, columns
(a) through (d), as applicable. Report positive amounts as
negative and negative amounts as positive. For example, if Part
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