January 2018

Tax Reform Impact on GAAP Entries

On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the Act) was signed into law. Among other things, the Act reduced the corporate federal tax rate to a flat 21%. As a result, companies will need to re-measure deferred tax and liabilities at the new 21% tax rate. Current GAAP requires the effect of a change in tax laws or rates be included in income from continuing operations in the period that includes the enactment date. As such, calendar year-end entities will need to re-measure their deferred items within their December 31, 2017 financial statements and record the change in deferred tax resulting from the rate change in the “Federal Income Tax” line item. For entities that have elected to classify their investments as available-for-sale, the original deferred tax amount related to the unrealized gains and losses was recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) at the old rate and remains in AOCI as the change in tax rate is adjusted through continuing operations to reflect the new rate. This practice results in the related tax impact of items originally flowing through AOCI becoming “stranded” in AOCI. On January 18, 2018, the FASB proposed new guidance that, if approved and issued as an Accounting Standards Update (ASU), will allow entities some relief. The proposal requires companies to reclassify the tax impact “stranded” in AOCI to retained earnings. While the proposed effective date is for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, it is anticipated that early adoption will be permitted. Once the proposed ASU is issued, companies will need to decide whether to early adopt the standard. Until the proposed ASU is issued, companies are prohibited from reclassifying the “stranded” tax to retained earnings. The following example illustrates the current tax accounting treatment required by GAAP and how to calculate the tax impact “stranded“ in AOCI.

Johnson Lambert | Tax Reform Impact on Accounting Entries 1 Reform Insurance Company Balance Sheets (after adjustment for tax reform)

As of December 31, 2017 2016 Assets

Cash and equivalents $ 1,133,066 $ 5,580,616 Debt securities, at 37,853,490 29,903,238 securities, at fair value 3,921,654 3,934,712 Accrued investment income 343,272 267,578 Premiums receivable 6,206,000 6,446,000 Deferred policy acquisition costs 21,580 22,422 Prepaid reinsurance premium 360,994 356,968 Deferred federal income tax at 21% tax rate See calculations on pages 5-6 613,130 993,144 Other assets 18,794 18,854 Total Assets $ 50,471,980 $ 47,523,532 Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

Liabilities

Losses and loss adjustment $ 17,604,994 $ 17,859,206 Unearned premiums 5,678,914 5,900,028 Losses payable 1,154,412 848,490 Federal income tax payable 1,277,310 705,880 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 102,902 89,360 Total Liabilities 25,818,532 25,402,964 Shareholders’ Equity

Common stock, no par value, 200,000 shares authorized, 100,000 shares issued and outstanding 1,600,000 1,600,000 Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax AOCI measured at old tax rate (66% or (100%-34%)) - see calculation on page 4* (186,518) (77,070) Retained earnings 23,239,966 20,597,638 Total Shareholders’ Equity 24,653,448 22,120,568 Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity $ 50,471,980 $ 47,523,532

*Taxes flowing through AOCI continue to be measured at 34% because the impact of the tax rate change runs through not OCI. If the proposed ASU is issued and early adopted, the balance will be reflected at a 21% tax rate (79% or (100%-21%)) and an adjusting line item would be shown on the statement of changes in shareholders’ equity to reclassify the impact from AOCI to retained earnings.

Johnson Lambert | Tax Reform Impact on Accounting Entries 2 Reform Insurance Company Statements of Comprehensive Income (after adjustment for tax reform)

Year ended December 31, 2017 2016

Premiums earned, net $ 6,015,940 $ 6,564,672 Net investment gains (losses) 303,832 (188,850) Total Revenues 6,319,772 6,375,822 Expenses

Losses and loss adjustment expenses 1,268,316 2,765,814 Policy acquisition costs 24,424 26,426 General and administrative expenses 375,876 363,376 Total Expenses 1,668,616 3,155,616 Income Before Federal Income Taxes 4,651,156 3,220,206 Federal Income Tax See calculations on pages 5-6 2,008,828* 1,160,580 Net Income 2,642,328 2,059,626 Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, Net of Tax

Net unrealized holding (losses) gains arising during the year, net of tax of ($57,148) and $107,740, respectively (34% tax rate)* (110,934) 209,142 Less: reclassification adjustment for net realized losses included in net investment gains (losses), net of tax of $766 and $2,454, respectively (34% tax rate)* 1,486 4,764 Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, Net of Tax (109,448) 213,906 Comprehensive Income $ 2,532,880 $ 2,273,532

* Amounts flowing through other comprehensive income (OCI) continue to be measured using a 34% tax rate because the impact of the tax rate change ran through net income not OCI. If the proposed ASU is issued and early adopted, it will have no impact on these line items until 2018.

Johnson Lambert | Tax Reform Impact on Accounting Entries 3 Investments The cost or amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and estimated fair values of investments at December 31, 2017 and 2016 are as follows:

Cost or Gross Gross Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Estimated Fair December 31, 2017 Cost Gains Losses Value Debt Securities: Obligations of U.S. Government agencies $ 4,101,590 $ 3,350 $ (22,352) $ 4,082,588 Corporate debt securities 16,278,534 654 (94,828) 16,184,360 Municipal bonds 17,677,624 1,940 (93,022) 17,586,542 Total debt securities $ 38,057,748 $ 5,944 $ (210,202) $ 37,853,490 Equity Securities: Fixed-income mutual fund $ 4,000,000 $ - $ (78,346) $ 3,921,654 Net Unrealized Loss $(282,604) @ 12/31/2017

Cost or Gross Gross Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Estimated Fair December 31, 2016 Cost Gains Losses Value Debt Securities: Obligations of U.S. Government agencies $ 4,075,380 $ 7,366 $ (20,714) $ 4,062,032 Corporate debt securities 100,454 - (48) 100,406 Municipal bonds 25,778,886 5,156 (43,242) 25,740,800 Total debt securities $ 29,954,720 $ 12,522 $ (64,004) $ 29,903,238 Equity Securities: Fixed-income mutual fund $ 4,000,000 $ - $ (65,288) $ 3,934,712 Net Unrealized Loss $(116,770) @ 12/31/2016

Measurement of AOCI @12/31/2017 At 34% At 21% Net unrealized loss (UNL) $ 282,604 $ 282,604 Tax effect A 96,086 B 59,348 Net of tax $ 186,518 $ 223,256 66% of UNL 79% of UNL

A - Amount of tax recorded in AOCI on B - Amount of tax recorded in deferred tax on pages 5-6 C = A-B - $36,738 Tax “stranded” in AOCI

If the proposed ASU is issued and early adopted, companies may reclassify the “stranded” tax effect by debiting AOCI and crediting retained earnings.

Johnson Lambert | Tax Reform Impact on Accounting Entries 4 Federal Income Taxes The components of the provision for federal income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 are as follows:

2017 2016 Current expense X $ 1,572,430 $ 1,007,630 Deferred tax expense – legislative rate change Y 379,556 - Deferred expense Z 56,842 152,950 Federal income tax expense $ 2,008,828 $ 1,160,580

Deferred federal income taxes arise from temporary differences between the valuation of assets and liabilities as determined for financial reporting purposes and federal income tax purposes and are measured at enacted tax rates. As of December 31, 2016, the Company measured its deferred tax items at an effective tax rate of 34%. On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the Act) was signed into law. Among other things, the Act reduced the Company’s corporate federal tax rate to a flat 21%. As a result, the Company’s deferred tax items are measured at an effective tax rate of 21% as of December 31, 2017. Although realization is not assured, management believes it is more likely than not that the entire deferred federal income tax asset will be realized. The amount of the deferred federal income tax considered realizable could be reduced in the near term if estimates of future taxable income are reduced.

X - No change - current expense continues to be calculated at 34% for 2017 Y - Impact of change in tax rate - Total DTA in column 3 on page 6 $992,686 less total DTA in column 1 on page 6 $613,130 = $379,556 Z - Change in DTA at 34%

2017 2016 DTA at 34% $ 992,686 $ 993,144 Less DTA for URL (96,086) (39,702) Adjusted DTA $ 896,600 $ 953,442 Change $56,842 expense related to normal balance fluctuation excluding impact of rate change

Note: Proposed ASU has no impact on the . The full impact of the change in rate continues to be recorded in net income.

Johnson Lambert | Tax Reform Impact on Accounting Entries 5 The components of the net deferred federal income tax asset at December 31, 2017 and 2016 are as follows: Column 1 Column 2 Column 3** @21% @34% Recalculated @34% 2017 2016 2017 Deferred federal income tax asset: Discount on unearned premiums $ 223,352 $ 376,928 $ 361,618 Discount on losses and loss adjustment expenses 319,236 547,940 516,858 Accounts payable and accrued expenses - 8,988 - Realized capital loss carryover 15,726 27,210 25,462 Net unrealized loss on investments 59,348* 39,702 96,086* Total deferred federal income tax asset 617,662 1,000,768 1,000,024 Deferred federal income tax liability: Deferred policy acquisition costs (4,532) (7,624) (7,338) Net deferred federal income tax asset $ 613,130 $ 993,144 $ 992,686 * Agrees to DTA on Page 2

** Column 3 - Net deferred tax asset is shown here for the purpose of calculating the legislative rate changes. Recalculated based upon column 1 divided by 21% times 34%.

Check Figure

Current tax $ 1,572,430 End of year DTA (613,130) Beginning of year DTA 993,144 Total equity impact $ 1,952,444

Total tax in provision $ 2,008,828 Adjust for amounts recorded in OCI: Ending UNR DTA @ 34% (96,086) Beginning UNR DTA 39,702 Total equity impact recorded $ 1,952,444

Johnson Lambert | Tax Reform Impact on Accounting Entries 6 If the proposed ASU is issued and early adopted, the tax “stranded” in AOCI would be reclassified as follows. Additionally, the AOCI on the balance sheet would be reflected net of the new tax rate of 21%.

Accumulated Total Common Comprehensive Retained Shareholders’ Stock Loss, Net of Tax Earnings Equity Balance at January 1, 2016 $ 1,600,000 $ (290,976) $ 18,538,012 $ 19,847,036 Other comprehensive income, net of tax - 213,906 - 213,906 Net income - - 2,059,626 2,059,626 Balance at December 31, 2016 1,600,000 (77,070) 20,597,638 22,120,568 Other comprehensive loss, net of tax - (109,448) - (109,448) Reclassification adjustment - - (36,738) 36,738 - Legislative rate change Item C calculated on page 4 Net income - - 2,642,328 2,642,328 Balance at December 31, 2017 $ 1,600,000 $ (223,256) $ 23,276,704 $ 24,653,448

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