Income Taxes

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 10 – Income Taxes

As of March 31, 2012, the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits were approximately $2,188,000, of which $1,587,000 would, if recognized, affect the Company’s effective tax rate. As of December 31, 2011, the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits were approximately $2,069,000, of which $1,496,000 would, if recognized, affect the Company’s effective tax rate. During the next twelve months, the Company may realize a reduction of its unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $456,000 due to the lapse of federal and state statutes of limitations.

The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. The Company had $112,000 and $95,000 of gross interest accrued as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 respectively. There were no penalties for unrecognized tax benefits accrued at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

The Company is subject to income tax in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, numerous state jurisdictions, and a foreign jurisdiction. U.S. federal income tax returns for tax years 2008 through 2010 remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. In addition, the Company is subject to state tax examinations for the tax years 2007 through 2010.