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        <Identifier>Description of Uncertain Tax Positions Under FIN 48:</Identifier>
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        <Explanation>The Organization has adopted the provisions of FASB ASC 740-10, "Accounting for Uncertain Tax Positions." The Organization continually evaluates expiring statutes of limitations, audits, proposed settlements, changes in tax law and new authorative rulings.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>The Organization's Executive Director and Board Treasurer review the Form 990 prior to filing. All new board members are given a copy of the prior year's Form 990 as part of an introduction packet to the Organization.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>The Board of Directors or interested commitee reviews all conflicts of interest and determines if the the particular transaction is in Bright Lights' best interest.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15: The Board of Directors annually reviews and approves the compensation of the Executive Director.</Explanation>
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