What was the total provision for income taxes for Cornwell Quality Tools?
Cornwell_Quality_Tools Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Cornwell Quality Tools Company | CQT Kennedy, LLC | Eliminations | Consolidated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALES Less: Dealer weekly volume incentives | $ 251,915,684 4,853,504 | $ 22,648,171 | $ (12,862,937) | $ 261,700,918 4,853,504 |
| Sales - Net | 247,062,180 | 22,648,171 | (12,862,937) | 256,847,414 |
| COST OF GOODS SOLD | 178,516,201 | 23,648,832 | (12,862,937) | 189,302,096 |
| Gross profit | 68,545,979 | (1,000,661) | - | 67,545,318 |
| EXPENSES | ||||
| Shipping and warehousing | 6,300,877 | 2,300 | 6,303,177 | |
| Selling | 21,791,074 | 646,761 | 22,437,835 | |
| General and administrative | 13,068,550 | 1,259,995 | - | 14,328,545 |
| Employee stock ownership plan contribution | 5,000,000 | - | - | 5,000,000 |
| Goodwill amortization expense | - | 848,375 | - | 848,375 |
| Total expenses | 46,160,501 | 2,757,431 | - | 48,917,932 |
| Income (loss) before financing operations | 22,385,478 | (3,758,092) | • | 18,627,386 |
| FINANCING OPERATIONS | ||||
| Revenues | 19,598,514 | - | - | 19,598,514 |
| Other financing income | 1,069,676 | 1,069,676 | ||
| Total financing income | 20,668,190 | - | - | 20,668,190 |
| Expenses | 7,213,203 | _ | · · | 7,213,203 |
| Income from financing operations | 13,454,987 | _ | _ | 13,454,987 |
| Income (loss) from operations | 35,840,465 | (3,758,092) | - | 32,082,373 |
| OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) | ||||
| Interest expense | (239,390) | (8,261) | - | (247,651) |
| Interest income | 325,161 | - | 325,161 | |
| Other expense - Net | (65,670) | (200) | - | (65,870) |
| Other income (expense) - Net | 20,101 | (8,461) | _ | 11,640 |
| Income (loss) before taxes | 35,860,566 | (3,766,553) | 32,094,013 | |
| PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES | 8,172,529 | 31,969 | - | 8,204,498 |
| NET INCOME (LOSS) | $ 27,688,037 | $ (3,798,522) | $ - | $ 23,889,515 |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 101–373)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cornwell Quality Tools's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the consolidated provision for income taxes was $8,204,498 in 2023 and $8,068,244 in 2022. These figures represent the total amount of income taxes that Cornwell Quality Tools and its subsidiaries expect to pay for those years.
For a prospective franchisee, understanding the provision for income taxes is crucial as it reflects the overall profitability and tax obligations of Cornwell Quality Tools. While franchisees do not directly pay these taxes, the financial health of the franchisor can impact the support and resources available to them. A higher provision for income taxes generally indicates higher profitability, which can be a positive sign for potential franchisees.
It's important to note that the provision for income taxes is an estimate, and the actual tax liability may differ. Additionally, these figures are consolidated, meaning they include the income taxes for both Cornwell Quality Tools Company and its subsidiary, CQT Kennedy, LLC. A potential franchisee should consider these figures in the context of the overall financial performance of Cornwell Quality Tools when evaluating the franchise opportunity.