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Gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits expected to be released during the remainder of the current fiscal year due to lapses of the applicable statutes of limitations.

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Amount of operating loss carryforward, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws.

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The amount of the tax credit carryforward, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws.

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Amount of unrecognized tax benefits pertaining to uncertain tax positions taken in tax returns.

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Amount accrued for interest on an underpayment of income taxes and penalties related to a tax position claimed or expected to be claimed in the tax return.

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The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate.

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