Company: CPSS
Filing Date: 2025-03-12
Form Type: 10-K
Source: 0001683168-25-001548
Chunk: 688

Company: CONSUMER PORTFOLIO SERVICES, INC.
Filing Date: 2025-03-12
Form: 10-K
Item: Item 3
Chunk 688
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 report, there is an indication that it
is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably determined.

We have recorded a liability
as of December 31, 2024, which represents our best estimate of probable incurred losses for legal contingencies at that date. The amount
of losses that may ultimately be incurred cannot be estimated with certainty. However, based on such information as is available to us,
we believe that the range of reasonably possible losses for the legal proceedings and contingencies described or referenced above, as
of December 31, 2024 does not exceed $3.2 million.

Accordingly, we believe that
the ultimate resolution of such legal proceedings and contingencies, after taking into account our current litigation reserves, should
not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition. We note, however, that in light of the uncertainties inherent
in contested proceedings, there can be no assurance that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not significantly exceed the reserves
we have accrued; as a result, the outcome of a particular matter may be material to our operating results for a particular period, depending
on, among other factors, the size of the loss or liability imposed and the level of our income for that period.

Income Taxes

We account for income taxes
under the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax
consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are
determined based on the differences between the financial statements and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in
effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities
is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

Deferred tax assets are recognized
subject to management’s judgment that realization is more likely than not. A valuation allowance is recognized for a deferred tax
asset if, based on the weight of the available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax asset will not
be realized. In making such judgements, significant weight is given to evidence that can be objectively verified.

In determining the possible
future realization of deferred tax assets, we have considered future taxable income from the following sources: (a) reversal of taxable
temporary differences; and (b) forecasted future net earnings from operations. Based upon those considerations, we have concluded that