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Income Taxes
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
Income before income taxes consisted of the following:
Years ended December 31,
In millions202020192018
U.K.$21.0 $13.4 $26.5 
International(1)
6.7 2.9 7.7 
Income before income taxes$27.7 $16.3 $34.2 
(1) "International" reflects non-U.K. income before income taxes.
The provision for income taxes consisted of the following:
Years ended December 31,
In millions202020192018
Currently payable
U.K.$(0.2)$0.7 $0.4 
International(1)
2.3 2.9 6.4 
Total current taxes$2.1 $3.6 $6.8 
Deferred
U.K.$2.1 $4.5 $2.9 
International(1)
2.7 (0.5)(3.2)
Total deferred taxes$4.8 $4.0 $(0.3)
Total provision for income taxes$6.9 $7.6 $6.5 
(1) "International" reflects non-U.K. income taxes.
Differences between the financial reporting and the corresponding tax basis of assets and liabilities and the different income tax rates and laws applicable to the Company, among other factors, give rise to permanent differences between the statutory tax rate applicable in the U.K. and the effective tax rate presented in the consolidated income statement, which in 2020, 2019 and 2018 were as follows:
Years ended December 31,
In millions202020192018
Income before income taxes$27.7 $16.3 $34.2 
Provision for income taxes at the U.K. statutory tax rate (2019: 19%, 2018:19%, 2017: 19.25%)5.3 3.1 6.6 
Effect of:
Non-deductible expenses1.7 2.7 0.1 
Movement in valuation allowances0.8 1.2 — 
Differences in income tax rates in countries where the Company operates(1)
(0.1)1.1 0.5 
Effect of changes in tax rates (2)
0.1 (0.1)0.2 
Movement in uncertain tax positions(0.4)0.4 0.1 
Other(0.5)(0.8)(1.0)
Total provision for income taxes$6.9 $7.6 $6.5 
(1) Refers mainly to the effects of the differences between the statutory income tax rate in the U.K. against the applicable income tax rates of each country where the Company operates.
(2) A reduction in the U.K. corporation tax rate was expected to 17% from April 1, 2020 however this decision was reversed in 2020.
13.    Income Taxes (continued)
Reconciliations of the beginning and ending gross unrecognized tax benefits were as follows:
Years ended December 31,
In millions202020192018
Beginning balance$3.2 $3.2 $2.8 
Gross increases based on tax positions related to the current year0.6 0.6 1.4 
Reductions due to expiry of statute of limitations(1.4)(0.6)(1.0)
Ending balance$2.4 $3.2 $3.2 
Non-current$2.4 $3.2 $3.2 

The Company's unrecognized tax benefits relate to the pricing of its various inter-company transactions. Because the transfer pricing calculation is often multifaceted, taking into account economics, finance, industry practice, and functional analysis, a company's transfer pricing position often sits at a particular point along a wide continuum of possible pricing outcomes. The inherent subjectivity in pricing inter-company balances gives rise to measurement uncertainty. Management has considered the valuation uncertainty in determining the measurement of the uncertain tax position. There are no current tax audit examinations. Management estimates that it is reasonably possible that approximately $1.2 million of our gross unrecognized tax benefits ($0.2 million of our net unrecognized tax benefits) may be recognized by the end of 2021 as a result of a lapse of the statute of limitations.
At December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, there were $0.5 million, $0.7 million, and $0.7 million of unrecognized tax benefits respectively, that if recognized would affect the annual effective tax rate.
The Company recognizes interest accrued and penalties relating to unrecognized tax benefits in the income tax line. During the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, the Company recognized approximately $0.1, $nil and $nil respectively, in interest and penalties.
The following is a summary of the tax years open by major tax jurisdiction:
JurisdictionYears open
U.K.2018 - 2020
U.S. Federal2017 - 2020
U.S. State and local2017 - 2020
France2017 - 2020
Germany2016 - 2020
China2017 - 2020
Canada2016 - 2020
13.    Income Taxes (continued)
Taxes have not been provided on undistributed earnings of subsidiaries where it is our intention to reinvest these earnings permanently or to repatriate the earnings only when it is tax efficient to do so. The amount of unremitted earnings at December 31, 2020, was approximately $56.4 million (at December 31, 2019: $47.2 million, at December 31, 2018: $62.4 million). If these earnings were remitted, it is estimated that the additional income tax arising would be approximately $0.8 million (at December 31, 2019: $0.7 million, at December 31, 2018: $0.6 million).
Deferred taxes were recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows:
December 31,
In millions20202019
Deferred tax assets$16.5 $15.8 
Deferred tax liabilities(2.0)(1.9)
Net deferred tax assets$14.5 $13.9 
The tax effects of the major items recorded in deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows:
December 31,
In millions20202019
Deferred tax assets
Pension benefits$9.9 $5.8 
Accrued liabilities0.7 0.9 
Tax loss and credit carry forwards25.8 23.8 
Share based compensation1.9 1.4 
Other1.5 4.7 
Total deferred tax assets39.8 36.6 
Valuation allowances(19.3)(16.2)
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowances$20.5 $20.4 
Deferred tax liabilities
Property, plant and equipment$1.7 $2.4 
Goodwill and other intangibles3.2 2.7 
Other1.1 1.4 
Total deferred tax liabilities$6.0 $6.5 
Net deferred tax assets$14.5 $13.9 
Deferred tax liabilities and assets represent the tax effect of temporary differences between the value of assets and liabilities for financial statement purposes and such values as measured by the relevant jurisdiction's tax laws and regulations. Deferred tax assets and liabilities from the same tax jurisdiction have been netted, resulting in assets and liabilities being recorded under the deferred taxation captions on the consolidated balance sheet.

In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences and carryforwards become deductible or creditable. Management considers the scheduled reversal of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, and tax-planning strategies in making this assessment.
13.    Income Taxes (continued)
At December 31, 2020, the Company had carried forward tax losses and tax credits of $104.2 million (U.K.: $30.0 million, non-U.K.: $74.2 million). Carried forward tax losses and tax credits for 2019 were $94.9 million (U.K.: $32.8 million, non-U.K.: $62.1 million) and for 2018 were $81.0 million (U.K.: $38.8 million, non-U.K.: $42.2 million). To the extent that these losses are not already recognized as deferred income taxes assets, and are available to offset against future taxable profits, it is expected that the future effective tax rate would be below the standard rate in the country where the profits are offset. A valuation allowance of $19.3 million (2019: $14.9 million, 2018: $15.0 million) exists for deferred tax benefits related to the tax loss and tax credit carry forwards and other benefits that may not be realized. The apportionment of the valuation allowance between the U.K. and non-U.K. jurisdictions is U.K.: $3.2 million, non-U.K.: $16.1 million (2019: U.K.: $2.8 million, non-U.K.: $12.1 million; 2018: U.K.: $4.1 million, non-U.K.: $10.9 million). The non-U.K. valuation allowances relate predominantly to tax losses in France, Germany and Canada.
Of the carried forward tax losses and tax credits as at December 31, 2020, $20.0 million expire between 2023 and 2034 and $84.2 million are available for indefinite carry-forward.