NOTE 15 – INCOME TAXES

 

The Company accounts for income tax using the liability method prescribed by ASC 740, “Income Taxes”. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates that will be in effect in the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The deferred tax assets on December 31, 2025 and 2024 consist only of net operating loss carryforwards. The net deferred tax asset has been fully offset by a valuation allowance because of the uncertainty of the attainment of future taxable income.

 

The items accounting for the difference between income taxes at the effective Federal statutory rate of 21%, and the Company’s effective tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 were as follows:

 

   Amount   %   Amount   % 
  

Year Ended

December 31, 2025

  

Year Ended

December 31, 2024

 
   Amount   %   Amount   % 
U.S. Federal statutory rate  $(3,007,784)   21.0%  $(1,559,977)   21.0%
State and local income tax, net of federal income tax effect                    
Florida income tax   (605,629)   4.23%   (321,976)   4.33%
Return to provision adjustments   (4,454)   0.03%   (171,736)   2.31%
Rate change   -    0.00%   (28,155)   0.38%
Nontaxable or nondeductible items                    
Non-deductible meals   4,435    (0.03)%   3,821    (0.05)%
Stock-based compensation   (16,685)   0.12%   -    0.00%
Return to provision adjustments   (21,525)   0.15%   (727,235)   9.79%
Change in valuation allowance   3,651,642    (25.50)%   2,805,258    (37.76)%
Total provision for income tax  $-    0.00%  $-    0.00%

 

The following is a summary of the components of deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2025 and 2024:

   December 31, 2025   December 31, 2024 
Deferred Tax Asset:          
Net operating loss carryforward  $4,866,339   $1,651,702 
Depreciation   (10,931)   506 
Amortization   183,556    54,689 
Goodwill   133,000    - 
Stock based compensation   1,971,569    1,700,823 
Capitalized research and development   -    86,906 
ROU liabilities   14,220    25,017 
Accrued expenses   40,530    38,108 
Other   12,223    11,912 
Total deferred tax assets   7,210,506    3,569,663 
Deferred tax liabilities:          
ROU assets   (14,956)   (25,756)
Total deferred tax liabilities   (14,956)   (25,756 
Less: Valuation allowance   (7,195,550)   (3,543,907)
           
Net deferred tax asset  $-   $- 

 

The net operating loss carryforward was approximately $19,240,000 on December 31, 2025. The Company provided a valuation allowance equal to the net deferred income tax asset as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 because it was not known whether future taxable income will be sufficient to utilize the loss carryforward. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the valuation allowance increased by $3,652,000. Additionally, the future utilization of the net operating loss carryforward to offset future taxable income is subject to an annual limitation as a result of ownership changes that may occur in the future. All estimated loss carry forwards may be carried forward indefinitely subject to annual usage limitations.

 

The Company does not have any uncertain tax positions or events leading to uncertainty in a tax position. The Company’s 2023, 2024, and 2025 Corporate Income Tax Return is subject to Internal Revenue Service examination.

 

 

SAFE PRO GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024

 

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
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2024Mar 31, 2025

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.