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Income Taxes
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Income Taxes [Abstract]  
Income Taxes

Note 10 – Income Taxes

As of March 31, 2015, the Company's unrecognized tax benefits were approximately $1,191,000, of which $876,000 would, if recognized, affect the Company's effective tax rate. As of December 31, 2014, the Company's unrecognized tax benefits were approximately $1,117,000, of which $819,000 would, if recognized, affect the Company's effective tax rate. During the next 12 months, the Company may realize a reduction of its unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $210,000 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 $54,000 and $45,000 of gross interest accrued as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. There were no penalties for unrecognized tax benefits accrued at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

The Company is subject to income tax in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and numerous state jurisdictions. U.S. federal income tax returns for tax years 2011 through 2013 remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. In addition, the Company is subject to state tax examinations for the tax years 2011 through 2013.