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INCOME TAX UNCERTAINTIES
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
INCOME TAX UNCERTAINTIES  
INCOME TAX UNCERTAINTIES

NOTE 13 – INCOME TAX UNCERTAINTIES

 

The Company had approximately $8.4 million and $8.5 million recorded for income tax uncertainties as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.  The $0.1 million change in income tax uncertainties was primarily the result of the expiration of the statute of limitations in several jurisdictions.  The amount, if recognized, that would impact the effective tax rate is $8.0 and $8.1 million, respectively.  The Company estimates that it is reasonably possible that the liability for uncertain tax positions will decrease by no more than $5.0 million in the next twelve months from the resolution of various uncertain positions as a result of the completion of tax audits, litigation and the expiration of the statute of limitations in various jurisdictions.