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Income Taxes
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes
INCOME TAXES
The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2012 was 30.5% versus 28.6% for the three months ended July 2, 2011. The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was 28.7% versus 30.0% for the six months ended July 2, 2011. The change in the effective rates was driven primarily by the mix of global earnings distribution of income.
As of both June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had approximately $7.1 million of unrecognized tax benefits, all of which would affect its effective tax rate if recognized. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense.
The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and various state and foreign jurisdictions. U.S. federal tax returns from 2008 through 2011 and various state tax returns remain subject to income tax examinations by tax authorities.