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INCOME TAXES
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
INCOME TAXES

NOTE 5 – 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 certain uncertain tax positions. Such uncertain tax positions relate to additional taxes that 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 as deemed necessary. During the quarter ended September 30, 2016, we had no material changes to our accruals related to previous or current uncertain tax positions. The effective tax rates for the quarters ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 (as restated) were approximately 36.6% and 36.2%, respectively. The higher rate in the current quarter compared to the prior year is primarily related to the recognition of tax benefits in the previous year as well as a higher proportion of pre-tax income in the United States, compared to international operations, which has a higher statutory tax rate.