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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO THE COMPANY
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO THE COMPANY
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO THE COMPANY
Income Taxes. Prior to the consummation of the Corporate Reorganization on August 1, 2024, SMLP was treated as a partnership for federal and state income tax purposes, in which the taxable income or loss generally was passed through to its unitholders. SMLP was subject to Texas margin tax. Therefore, for periods prior to the Corporate Reorganization, with the exception of the state of Texas, SMLP did not directly pay federal and state income taxes and no entity-level income tax provision was recognized other than for the effects of the Texas margin tax.
Effective upon the consummation of the Corporate Reorganization, SMC became subject to federal and state income taxes as a C-corporation. As such, it accounts for income taxes, as required, under ASC 740, Accounting for Income Taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and net operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates applied to taxable income in the relevant years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in net income or loss in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
Our policy is to record interest and penalties relating to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. At September 30, 2024, SMC did not have any uncertain tax positions and does not anticipate recognition of any significant liabilities for uncertain tax positions during the next 12 months.
Accounting standards recently implemented. ASU No. 2020-06 Debt – Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815–40) (“ASU 2020-06”). ASU 2020-06 simplifies the accounting for certain financial instruments with characteristics of liabilities and equity, including convertible instruments and contracts on an entity’s own equity. The ASU is part of the FASB’s simplification initiative, which aims to reduce unnecessary complexity in GAAP. The ASU’s amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The provisions of ASU 2020-06 did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements and disclosures.
New accounting standards not yet implemented. ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (“ASU 2023-07”). ASU 2023-07 enhances disclosures on reportable segments and provides additional detailed information about significant segment expenses. The guidance in ASU 2023-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company continues to assess the impact of the new guidance, but does not expect the provisions of ASU 2023-07 will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.