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INCOME TAXES
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
INCOME TAXES
INCOME TAXES
We file income tax returns in the U.S, in various states and in certain 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 March 31, 2015, we had no material changes to our accruals related to previous  or current uncertain tax positions. The effective tax rates for the quarters ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were approximately 29.7% and 31.9%, respectively. The decrease in the current quarter tax rate is primarily related to a benefit from the recognition of tax deductible goodwill associated with legal entity mergers in Spain and Brazil.