Income Taxes

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

For interim period reporting, we record income taxes using an estimated effective tax rate for the period, including the forecasted permanent tax differences and statutory rates in jurisdictions in which we operate. At the end of each interim period, we update the estimated effective tax rate, and if the estimated tax rate changes based on new information, we make a cumulative adjustment in the period. We record the tax effect of an unusual or infrequently occurring item in the interim period in which it occurs as a discrete item of tax. As a result of not having a reliable forecast of tax expense for Glocal, we excluded Glocal from our estimated effective tax rate for the period and instead computed an income tax provision for Glocal on a year-to-date discrete basis. Excluding Glocal, our estimated effective tax rate for the remainder of our consolidated group was 15.1%, which is lower than the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to non deductible interest expense on convertible notes and the global intangible low taxed income (GILTI) inclusion, partially offset by the impact of state and local income taxes. In the aggregate, these items reduce the forecasted tax benefit that would otherwise be generated on the forecasted pre-tax loss in the U.S., thereby reducing the estimated annual effective tax rate. The operations in India are generally taxed at rates ranging between 25% and 31%.

The income tax benefit was $2.3 million and $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) audited Thrasys’ 2008 and 2009 tax returns for the proper year of inclusion of approximately $15.0 million long-term capital gain on the sale of certain intellectual property rights. Thrasys originally reported the gain on its 2010 S Corporation tax return, matching the year of inclusion for financial accounting purposes. The corporate level tax was paid to California and Thrasys passed the gain through to its shareholders. The IRS has asserted that Thrasys owes C Corporation tax of approximately $5.0 million for 2008, or in the alternative, Thrasys owes C Corporation tax of approximately $5.0 million for 2009 as a built-in gain. In addition, Thrasys could be assessed additional California franchise tax of approximately $1.3 million. Additionally, if additional income taxes are imposed, interest will be charged at approximately 4% per year, compounded annually, resulting in potential interest of approximately $3.0 million. The IRS has not asked that penalties be imposed.

The matter is currently pending before the U.S. Tax Court, Docket 11565-15. There are related tax cases for some of the shareholders for additional income taxes due if the gain is shifted to 2009. On December 4, 2018, the IRS filed a motion for summary judgment in Thrasys, Inc. v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo 2018-199); however, Thrasys prevailed, and the motion was denied. In January 2020, Thrasys filed a motion for summary judgment arguing that either the gain was properly reported in 2010 and all taxes have been paid or in the alternative it should have been taxable in 2009 with no built-in gains tax. In both cases, there would be no additional income tax due for 2008 or 2009. The IRS filed an objection to Thrasys’ motion. On March 3, 2021, the U.S. Tax Court, without consideration of the merits of the case, issued a very brief court order dismissing Thrasys’ motion. Had the motion been granted, the need for a trial would have been obviated. Counsel for the IRS has contacted counsel for Thrasys and has offered to join Thrasys in a motion to have the case decided without trial. This and other alternatives are now under consideration. It is not likely this case will be resolved before the end of 2022. Thrasys intends to vigorously defend its position in the case and believes it will prevail if the case is taken to trial. Thrasys has accrued $0.2 million, representing probable additional taxes and interest imposed, in other current liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.