ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2018

ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES

Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Amount of Unrecognized Tax Benefits

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands):

	2018		2017		2016
Gross unrecognized tax benefits beginning of year	$	4,000	$	3,381	$	2,209
Increase in tax positions for prior years		(366)		4		243
Increase in tax positions due to acquisitions		—		—		362
Increase in tax positions for current year		1,326		1,107		905
Settlements with taxing authorities		—		(2)		(32)
Lapse in statute of limitations		(582)		(490)		(306)
Gross unrecognized tax benefits end of year	$	4,378	$	4,000	$	3,381