N-2019-33: Request for Comments on Necessary Clarifications to Normalization Requirements for Excess Tax Reserves Resulting from the Corporate Tax Rate Decrease

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Notice 2019-33 requests comments about normalization issues that have arisen or are anticipated in ratemaking proceedings due to the decrease in the corporate tax rate under § 11 of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) that was included in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Pub. L. 115-97, enacted on December 22, 2017. Based on comments received from stakeholders, we expect to issue future guidance under § 168(f)(2) and (i)(9) of the Code addressing excess deferred income taxes and public utility companies.

Notice 2019-33 will be in IRB: 2019-22, dated 5/28/19.

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