AGREE REALTY CORP Income Taxes Disclosure
Note 8 – Income Taxes
Uncertain Tax Positions
The Company is subject to the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 740-10 (“ASC 740-10”) and has analyzed its various federal and state filing positions. The Company believes that its income tax filing positions and deductions are documented and supported. Additionally, the Company believes that its accruals for tax liabilities are adequate. Therefore, no reserves for uncertain income tax positions have been recorded pursuant to ASC 740-10. The Company’s federal income tax returns are open for examination by taxing authorities for all tax years after December 31, 2019. The Company has elected to record related interest and penalties, if any, as income tax expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. We have no material interest or penalties relating to income taxes recognized for years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021.
Income Tax Expense
During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, the Company recognized net federal and state income tax expense of approximately $2.9 million, $2.9 million and $2.4 million, respectively.
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Feb 13, 2024 | Showing above |
| 2022 | Feb 14, 2023 | |
| 2021 | Feb 22, 2022 | |
| 2020 | Feb 18, 2021 | |
| 2019 | Feb 20, 2020 | |
| 2018 | Feb 21, 2019 | |
About Income Taxes Disclosures
The income tax disclosure reveals how much a company actually pays in taxes versus what the statutory rate would predict. Analysts focus on the effective tax rate (ETR) reconciliation, which breaks down every item driving the gap between the 21% federal rate and the company's reported ETR — including R&D credits, foreign rate differentials, and state taxes. Deferred tax assets (DTAs) and their valuation allowances signal management's confidence in future profitability: a rising allowance suggests the company doubts it can use accumulated tax benefits. Uncertain tax benefit (UTB) reserves quantify exposure to IRS challenges on aggressive positions.
Key signals to watch: sudden ETR drops without clear operational reasons, large increases in valuation allowances, growing UTB balances, and significant unremitted foreign earnings. Post-TCJA, pay attention to GILTI and BEAT provisions that affect multinational tax structures. Compare the cash taxes paid (from the cash flow statement) against the income tax provision to gauge earnings quality.