METLIFE INC | 2013 | FY | 3


The following table provides a rollforward of the deferred tax asset valuation allowance associated with the 2013 branch restructurings:
 
Amount
 
 (In millions)
Balance at January 1, 2012
$
23

Income tax expense (benefit)
12

Deferred income tax expense (benefit) related to unrealized investment gains (losses)
(10
)
Offsetting reduction in gross deferred tax asset related to the branch transfer of assets to foreign subsidies

Balance at December 31, 2012
25

Income tax expense (benefit)
4

Deferred income tax expense (benefit) related to unrealized investment gains (losses)
2

Offsetting reduction in gross deferred tax asset related to the branch transfer of assets to foreign subsidies
(31
)
Balance at December 31, 2013
$


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