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INCOME TAXES
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 7 – INCOME TAXES


The effective tax rate for the quarter ended December 31, 2013 was 32.4% compared to 68.1% in the prior year quarter. The rates include discrete benefits in the current and prior year quarter of $289 and $55, respectively, primarily resulting from the release of previously established reserves for uncertain tax positions on conclusion of certain tax audits, and benefits arising on the filing of tax returns in various jurisdictions.


Excluding discrete items, the effective tax rate for the quarter ended December 31, 2013 was 38.4% compared to 71.3% in the prior year quarter. Rates in both quarters reflect the impact of permanent differences not deductible in determining taxable income, mainly limited deductibility of restricted stock, tax reserves and of changes in earnings mix between domestic and non-domestic operations, all of which are material relative to the level of pretax result; the impact of the permanent differences diminished in the current quarter primarily as a result of the improved pretax result.