NOTE 1

— INCOME TAXES

The following information is provided for the years ended June 30:

(In thousands)	201 6			2015			2014
Components of income before income taxes :
United States	$	14,004		$	7,697		$	3,121
Foreign		—			(183	)		(854	)
Income before income taxes	$	14,004		$	7,514		$	2,267

Provision for income taxes:
Current
U.S. federal	$	5,056		$	2,364		$	500
State and local		582			237			35
Foreign		—			(12	)		(54	)
Total current		5,638			2,589			481

Deferred		(1,116	)		(226	)		856
Total provision for income taxes	$	4,522		$	2,363		$	1,337

(In thousands)	201 6			2015			2014
Reconciliation to federal statutory rate:
Federal statutory tax rate		35.0	%		34.0	%		34.0	%
State and local taxes, net of federal benefit		2.2			2.4			6.9
Impact of foreign operations		0.0			0.7			1.2
Federal and state tax credits		(2.6	)		(3.7	)		(6.3	)
Goodwill		—			—			0.1
Valuation allowance		—			(3.8	)		30.8
Domestic production activities deduction		(4.2	)		(4.0	)		(2.8	)
Uncertain tax position activity		(0.6	)		(1.3	)		(11.3	)
Other		2.5			2.1			6.4
Sale of subsidiary		—			5.0			—
Effective tax rate		32.3	%		31.4	%		59.0	%

The components of deferred income tax assets and (liabilities) at June 30, 2016 and 2015 are as follows:

(In thousands)	201 6			2015

Reserves against current assets	$	679		$	273
Accrued expenses		3,690			2,881
Goodwill, acquisition costs and intangible assets		—			255
Deferred compensation		842			791
Stock-based Compensation		1,473			1,213
State net operating loss carryover and credits		1,878			1,889
Long term capital loss carryforward		4,272			4,272
U.S. Federal net operating loss carryover and credits		456			506
Deferred income tax asset before valuation reserve		13,290			12,080
Valuation reserve		(6,150	)		(6,161	)
Deferred income tax asset		7,140			5,919

Depreciation		(4,270	)		(4,454	)
Goodwill, acquisition costs and intangible assets		(289	)		—
Deferred income tax liability		(4,559	)		(4,454	)

Net deferred income tax asset	$	2,581		$	1,465

As of June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company has recorded a deferred tax asset in the amount of $456,000 and $506

,000, respectively, related to U.S. Federal net operating loss and research and development credit carryovers acquired in the acquisition of Virticus Corporation. The net operating losses will expire over a period of 3 years, beginning in June 30, 2029. The research and development credits will expire over a period of 2 years, beginning in June 30, 2029. The annual utilization is limited by Internal Revenue Code Section 382. However, the Company has determined these assets, more likely than not, will be realized.

As of June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company has recorded a deferred state income tax asset in the amount of $1,716,000, net of federal tax benefits, related to non-refundable New York state tax credits. These credits do not expire, but pursuant to New York state legislation enacted in fiscal 2014, the Company has determined that this asset, more likely than not, will not be realized. As of June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company has recorded a full valuation reserve in the amount of

$1,716,000. There was no change in the deferred state income tax asset or related valuation reserve in fiscal 2016. The Company recorded a $6,000 deferred state income tax benefit in fiscal year 2015, and additional deferred state income tax expense of $489,000 (of which $362,000 related to the state tax code change), in fiscal year 2014.

As of June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company has recorded a deferred state income tax asset in the amount of $162,000 and $173,000, respectively, related to a state net operating loss carryover and a state research and development credit in Oregon acquired during the acquisition of Virticus Corporation. The Company has determined this asset more likely than not, will not be realized and that a full valuation reserve is required. The Oregon net operating loss will expire over a period of 4 years, beginning in June 30, 2027. Related to the Oregon research and development credit, $11,000 expired during fiscal 2016 and the remaining balance of $25,000 will expire during fiscal 2017

During fiscal 2015, the Company recorded deferred tax assets related to the sale of its Canadian subsidiary related to a long term capital loss carryforward totaling $4,272,000. The Company has determined that this asset, more likely than not, will not be realized within the 5 year carryforward period and that a full valuation reserve is required. The long term capital loss carryforward will expire in June 30, 2020.

Considering all issues discussed above, the Company has recorded valuation reserves of $6,150,000 and $6,161,000 as of June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

The Company accounts for uncertain tax positions in accordance with accounting standards

. At June 30, 2016, tax

, interest, and penalties, net of potential federal tax benefits, were $421

,000, $244,000, and $142,000, respectively, of the total reserve for uncertain tax positions of $807,000. Of the $807,000 reserve for uncertain tax positions, $665,000 would have an unfavorable impact on the effective tax rate if recognized. At June 30, 2015, tax

, interest, and penalties, net of potential federal tax benefits, were $447

,000, $292

,000, and $152,000 respectively, of the total reserve for uncertain tax positions of $891

,000. Of the $891,000 reserve for uncertain tax positions, $739

,000 would have an unfavorable impact on the effective tax rate if recognized. The liability for uncertain tax positions is included in Other Long-Term Liabilities.

The Company recognized a $26

,000 net tax benefit in fiscal 2016, a $40

,000 net tax benefit in fiscal 2015, and a $147

,000 net tax benefit in fiscal 2014 related to the change in reserves for uncertain tax positions. The Company recognized interest net of federal benefit and penalties of $48,000 and $10,000, respectively, in fiscal 2016, $41,000 and $17,000, respectively, in fiscal 2015, and $62,000 and $50,000, respectively in fiscal 2014. The Company is recording estimated interest and penalties related to potential underpayment of income taxes as a component of tax expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The reserve for uncertain tax positions is not expected to change significantly in the next twelve months.

The fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014 gross tax activity in the liability for uncertain tax positions was as follows:

(in thousands)	201 6			2015			2014

Balance at beginning of the fiscal year	$	687		$	746		$	969
Decreases — tax positions in prior period		(161	)		(134	)		(225	)
Increases — tax positions in current period		122			75			2
Settlements and payments		—			—			—
Lapse of statute of limitations		—			—			—
Balance at end of the fiscal year	$	648		$	687		$	746

The Company files a consolidated federal income tax return in the United States, and files various combined and separate tax returns in several state and local jurisdictions. With limited exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. Federal, state and local tax examinations by tax authorities for fiscal years ending prior to June 30, 2013