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Income Taxes
9 Months Ended
Apr. 26, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes
Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements. Measurement of certain aspects of the Company’s tax positions is based on interpretations of tax regulations, federal and state case law and applicable statutes.

The Company is subject to federal income taxes in the United States, as well as income taxes of multiple state jurisdictions and in Canada. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or Canadian income tax examinations for fiscal years ended 2010 and prior. The Company believes its provision for income taxes is adequate; however, any assessment would affect the Company’s results of operations and cash flows.

At both April 26, 2014 and July 27, 2013, the Company had total unrecognized tax benefits of $2.3 million that, if recognized, would favorably effect the Company’s effective tax rate. Interest expense related to unrecognized tax benefits was immaterial for the three and nine months ended April 26, 2014 and April 27, 2013. The Company had approximately $0.9 million and $0.8 million accrued for the payment of interest and penalties at April 26, 2014 and July 27, 2013, respectively.