Note 18 - Income Taxes |
6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2024 | |
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| Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] |
18. INCOME TAXES We use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial and tax reporting purposes. We evaluate deferred tax assets to determine whether it is more likely than not that they will be realized. Valuation allowances are reviewed on an individual tax jurisdiction basis to analyze whether there is sufficient positive or negative evidence to support a change in judgment about the realizability of the related deferred tax assets. These conclusions require significant judgment. In evaluating the objective evidence that historical results provide, we consider the cyclicality of our businesses and cumulative income or losses during the applicable period. Cumulative losses incurred over the applicable period limits our ability to consider other subjective evidence such as our projections for the future. Changes in expected future income in applicable jurisdictions could affect the realization of deferred tax assets in those jurisdictions.
Huntsman Corporation We recorded income tax benefit (expense) from continuing operations of $7 million and $(39) million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. During the first quarter of 2024, we recorded a discrete tax benefit of $18 million resulting from the write-off of certain prepaid assets related to operating agreements with SLIC and other joint venture partners concurrent with the separation and acquisition of assets of SLIC. Our tax expense is significantly affected by the mix of income and losses in the tax jurisdictions in which we operate, as impacted by the presence of valuation allowances in certain tax jurisdictions.
Huntsman International Huntsman International recorded income tax benefit (expense) from continuing operations of $7 million and $(39) million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. During the first quarter of 2024, we recorded a discrete tax benefit of $18 million resulting from the write-off of certain prepaid assets related to operating agreements with SLIC and other joint venture partners concurrent with the separation and acquisition of assets of SLIC. Our tax expense is significantly affected by the mix of income and losses in the tax jurisdictions in which we operate, as impacted by the presence of valuation allowances in certain tax jurisdictions.
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