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        <Desc>OTHER BOOK-TAX ADJUSTMENTS</Desc>
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      <OtherIncreasesDetail>
        <Desc>2022 INCOME POSTED IN 2023</Desc>
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      <TaxesDetail>
        <CategoryTxt>FOREIGN TAXES ON NONQUALIFIED</CategoryTxt>
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