Highlights:
- Since the adoption of the 1998 Interagency Policy Statement, disputes have occurred between holding companies in bankruptcy and failed insured depository institutions regarding the ownership of tax refunds generated by the institutions.
- The proposed addendum to the Interagency Policy Statement is intended to ensure tax allocation agreements explicitly acknowledge that an agency relationship exists between a holding company and its subsidiary institution with respect to tax refunds attributable to the institution.
- The proposal would direct institutions and their holding companies to review their agreements to ensure they achieve this objective with respect to tax refunds and they do not contain other language to suggest a contrary intent.
- The proposed addendum also includes a sample paragraph for institutions and their holding companies to use in their tax allocation agreements.
- In addition, the proposed addendum would clarify how certain of the requirements of Sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act apply to tax allocation agreements.
- Comments on the attached proposed addendum must be received by January 21, 2014.
Distribution:
FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings) and FDIC-Supervised Savings Associations
Suggested Routing:
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Related Topics:
FIL-124-98, November 24, 1998, Intercorporate Income Taxes
Attachment:
Proposed Addendum to the Interagency Policy Statement - PDF (PDF Help)
Contact:
Robert F. Storch, Chief Accountant, Division of Risk Management Supervision, at rstorch@fdic.gov or 202-898-8906;
Jeffrey E. Schmitt, Counsel, Legal Division, at jschmitt@fdic.gov or 703-562-2429; or
Mark G. Flanigan, Counsel, Legal Division, at mflanigan@fdic.gov or 202-898-7426.
Note:
FDIC Financial Institution Letters (FILs) may be accessed from the FDIC's Web site at http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/financial/2013/index.html.
To receive FILs electronically, please visit http://www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/fil.html.
Paper copies may be obtained via the FDIC's Public Information Center, 3501 Fairfax Drive, E 1002, Arlington, VA 22226 (877-275-3342 or 703 562-2200).
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