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INCOME TAXES
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
INCOME TAXES
INCOME TAXES
We file U.S. federal income tax returns and income tax returns in various states and foreign jurisdictions.
The Company has recorded accruals to cover uncertain tax positions taken on previously filed tax returns. Such liabilities relate to additional taxes, interest and penalties the Company may be required to pay in various tax jurisdictions. During the course of examinations by various taxing authorities, proposed adjustments may be asserted. The Company evaluates such items on a case-by-case basis and adjusts the accrual for uncertain tax positions. During the quarter ended September 30, 2014, we had immaterial net decreases to our accruals related to a reassessment of previous and current uncertain tax positions. The effective tax rates for the quarters ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 were approximately 32.2% and 33.1%, respectively. The decrease in the current quarter tax rate as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year is primarily related to a recognition of certain tax benefits in 2014 that were previously uncertain.