We use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes.” Under this method, income tax expense is recognized for the amount of: (i) taxes payable or refundable for the current year and (ii) deferred tax consequences of temporary differences resulting from matters that have been recognized in an entity’s financial statements or tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the results of operations in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is provided to reduce the deferred tax assets reported if based on the weight of the available positive and negative evidence, it is more likely than not some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
ASC Topic 740.10.30 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. ASC Topic 740.10.40 provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. We have no material uncertain tax positions for any of the reporting periods presented.
Our effective tax rate for fiscal year 2017 will be 35%, which we expect to be fairly consistent in the near term. Our tax rate may also be affected by discrete items that may occur in any given year, but are not consistent from year to year. Income taxes are calculated and accrued for U.S. taxes only. We are not required to pay corporate taxes in Slovenia until our 3rd year in business.
The Company accrued $2,089 in Income Taxes Payable for the year ended May 31, 2015. An income tax return was filed that erroneously stated the Company had no liability and no payment was made. The Company will file a return for the year ended May 31, 2016 which will report losses of $11,501, which will offset the gain of $8,357 in 2015. We will file a revised tax return for 2015 at the same time we file the 2016 tax return.