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Note 14 - Income Taxes
9 Months Ended
Mar. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]

14. Income Taxes


The effective income tax rates for the three month and nine month periods ended March 30, 2014 and March 24, 2013 were based upon the estimated effective income tax rate applicable for the full year after giving effect to any significant items related specifically to interim periods. The effective income tax rate can be impacted over the fiscal year by the mix and timing of actual earnings from our U.S. operations and foreign sources versus annual projections and changes in foreign currency exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar. As a result, the Company’s effective tax rate may fluctuate significantly on a quarterly basis.


The Company’s effective tax rate for the three month and nine month periods ending March 30, 2014 was 50.1% and 42.3%, respectively, and its effective tax rate for the three month and nine month periods ending March 24, 2013 was 68.3% and 59.4%, respectively.  The Company’s effective tax rate for each of the periods presented was higher than the U.S. federal statutory rate primarily due to the unfavorable effects of foreign dividends taxed in the U.S., the impact of state taxes, the timing of the Company’s recognition of higher taxable versus book income for an unconsolidated affiliate for which the Company maintains a full valuation allowance, and losses in tax jurisdictions for which no tax benefit could be recognized.


As of March 30, 2014, the Company’s valuation allowance was $18,147 and includes $15,115 related to reserves against certain deferred tax assets for unconsolidated affiliates and foreign tax credit carryforwards, as well as $3,032 for reserves against certain deferred tax assets of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries that are primarily related to net operating loss carryforwards. The Company’s valuation allowance as of June 30, 2013 was $16,690.


There have been no significant changes in the Company’s liability for uncertain tax positions since June 30, 2013. The Company’s estimate for the potential outcome for any uncertain tax issue is highly judgmental. Management believes that any reasonably foreseeable outcomes related to these matters have been adequately provided for. However, future results may include favorable or unfavorable adjustments to estimated tax liabilities in the period the assessments are made or resolved or when statutes of limitation on potential assessments expire.


The Company and its domestic subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return, as well as income tax returns in numerous state and foreign jurisdictions. The tax years subject to examination vary by jurisdiction. The Company regularly assesses the outcomes of both completed and ongoing examinations to ensure that the Company’s provision for income taxes is sufficient. Currently, the Company is subject to examinations for U.S. federal income taxes for tax years 2010 through 2013, for foreign income taxes for tax years 2007 through 2013, and for state and local income taxes for tax years 2003 through 2013. The U.S. federal tax returns and state tax returns filed for the 2010 through 2013 tax years have utilized carryforward tax attributes generated in prior tax years, including net operating losses, which could potentially be revised upon examination.