Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2019

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves

Schedule II

COCA-COLA CONSOLIDATED, INC.

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS AND RESERVES

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2019		2018		2017
Balance at beginning of year	$	9,141	$	7,606	$	4,448
Additions charged to expenses and as reductions to net sales		9,769		9,964		4,464
Deductions		5,128		8,429		1,306
Balance at end of year	$	13,782	$	9,141	$	7,606

Deferred Income Tax Valuation Allowance

	Fiscal Year
(in thousands)	2019		2018		2017
Balance at beginning of year	$	5,899	$	4,337	$	1,618
Adjustment for federal tax legislation(1)		-		-		2,419
Additions charged to costs and expenses		1,291		1,562		877
Deductions credited to expense		-		-		577
Balance at end of year	$	7,190	$	5,899	$	4,337

⁽¹⁾ In 2017, the Company increased its valuation allowance as a result of the deductibility of certain deferred compensation based on the current interpretation of the Tax Act.