Income Taxes

3 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2020

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

The Company’s effective income tax rate, calculated by dividing income tax expense (benefit) by income (loss) before income taxes, was 25.6% for the first quarter of 2020 and 35.0% for the first quarter of 2019. The decrease in the effective income tax rate was primarily driven by improved financial results and the extension of certain tax credits in 2020.

The Company’s effective income tax rate, calculated by dividing income tax expense (benefit) by income (loss) before income taxes minus net income attributable to noncontrolling interest, was 26.8% for the first quarter of 2020 and 30.6% for the first quarter of 2019.

The Company had uncertain tax positions, including accrued interest, of $2.6 million on March 29, 2020 and $2.5 million on December 29, 2019, all of which would affect the Company’s effective income tax rate if recognized. While it is expected the amount of uncertain tax positions may change in the next 12 months, the Company does not expect such change would have a significant impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Prior tax years beginning in year 2002 remain open to examination by the Internal Revenue Service, and various tax years beginning in year 1998 remain open to examination by certain state taxing authorities.