INCOME TAXES

The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain tax positions, including positions which impact only the timing of tax benefits.



	Nine Months Ended
	August 30, 2014			August 31, 2013
Unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of year	$	2,155		$	2,209
Additions for current period tax positions	237			348
Reductions for prior period tax positions	—			—
Reductions for lapse of statue of limitations / settlements	(22		)	(334		)
Changes in interest and penalties	53			(226		)
Unrecognized tax benefits at end of period	$	2,423		$	1,997

At August 30, 2014, the amount of unrecognized tax benefit, that would impact the effective tax rate if recognized, was $1,521. At August 30, 2014, the Company had $256 accrued for the payment of interest and penalties.

The Company believes it is reasonably possible that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits will decrease by $175 over the next twelve months as a result of expected settlements with taxing authorities or the lapse of the statue of limitations in certain jurisdictions. Due to the various jurisdictions in which the Company files tax returns and the uncertainty regarding the timing of settlements, it is possible that there could be other significant changes in the amount of unrecognized tax benefits in the next twelve months; however, the amount cannot be estimated.

The Company is regularly audited by federal, state and foreign tax authorities. The Company's federal tax returns for years subsequent to August 31, 2010 are open for examination. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to income tax examinations by state or foreign tax jurisdictions for years prior to 2009.