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Income Taxes
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes
INCOME TAXES
 
We determine our deferred tax assets and liabilities based upon the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of our assets and liabilities, calculated using enacted applicable tax rates.  We then assess the likelihood that our deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income and, to the extent we believe that recovery is not likely, we establish a valuation allowance.  Changes in the valuation allowance, when recorded, are included in the provision for income taxes in the condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
Our unrecognized tax benefits of $1,955 and $1,755 at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, are uncertain tax positions that would impact our effective tax rate if recognized.  We are periodically engaged in tax return examinations, reviews of statute of limitations periods, and settlements surrounding income taxes. We do not anticipate a material change in unrecognized tax benefits during the next twelve months.

We classify interest expense and penalties as part of our provision for income taxes based upon applicable federal and state interest/underpayment percentages.  We have accrued $706 and $650 in interest and penalties at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.  Interest was computed on the difference between the provision for income taxes recognized in accordance with GAAP and the amount of benefit previously taken or expected to be taken in our federal, state, and local income tax returns.
 
Our federal income tax returns for the tax years 2013 and forward are available for examination by the United States Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”).  The statute of limitations for the 2013 federal return will expire on September 15, 2017, unless extended by consent. Our state income tax returns for 2012 through 2016 remain subject to examination by various state authorities with the latest period closing on December 31, 2021.  We have not extended the statutes of limitations in any state jurisdictions with respect to years prior to 2012.