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Income Taxes
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Income Taxes [Abstract]  
Income Taxes

7. INCOME TAXES

Our consolidated effective income tax rate for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 was approximately 16%. We record estimated accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as income tax expense. At December 31, 2011, we had approximately $16.9 million of reserves for uncertain tax positions, including estimated accrued interest and penalties of $5.0 million, which are included in Other Long Term Liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. None of our reserves for uncertain tax positions relate to timing differences. Accordingly, all $16.9 million of the net uncertain tax liabilities would affect the effective tax rate if recognized.

Our United States tax returns for fiscal year 2008 and subsequent years remain subject to examination by tax authorities. As we conduct business globally, we have various tax years that remain open to examination in various international tax jurisdictions. We do not anticipate that any tax contingencies resolved during the next 12 months will have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.