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Income Taxes
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes
Income Taxes

The Company files income tax returns in the US federal jurisdiction and various state, local, and foreign jurisdictions.  When tax returns are filed, some positions taken are subject to uncertainty about the merits of the position taken or the amount that would be ultimately sustained. The benefit of a tax position is recognized in the financial statements in the period during which the Company believes it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination. Tax positions that meet the more likely than not recognition threshold are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement. The portion of the benefits that exceeds the amount measured as described above is reflected as a liability for unrecognized tax benefits in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets along with any associated interest and penalties that would be payable to the taxing authorities upon examination.  With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to US federal, state, local, or non-US income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2009.
 
Although the Company believes its tax estimates are reasonable and prepares its tax filings in accordance with all applicable tax laws, the final determination with respect to any tax audits, and any related litigation, could be materially different from the Company’s estimates or from its historical income tax provisions and accruals.  The results of an audit or litigation could have a material effect on operating results or cash flows in the periods for which that determination is made.  In addition, future period earnings may be adversely impacted by litigation costs, settlements, penalties, or interest assessments.
 
The Company has ongoing income tax examinations in various state and foreign tax jurisdictions.  The Company recorded additional accruals for uncertain tax positions, net of federal tax benefit, of $531 and $889 during the three and six months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, compared to $3,566 during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015. The accrual relates to tax positions taken in prior years that are open to examination.  In addition, accruals for interest and potential penalties of $260 and $350 were recorded during the three and six months ended September 30, 2015, respectively. The Company records accruals relating to interest and potential penalties related to income tax matters in interest expense. It is reasonably possible that $633 of uncertain tax positions, net of federal tax benefit, will be settled within the next 12 months.