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INCOME TAXES
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
INCOME TAXES
INCOME TAXES

The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to taxation in the U.S. and in various foreign and state jurisdictions. The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended September 30, 2013 was 25.8% and 24.9%, respectively, compared to 25.5% and 26.0%, respectively, for the same periods in the prior year. The effective tax rates differ from the statutory rate due to the impact of foreign operations taxed at different statutory rates, tax credits, state taxes, and other factors.  

Included in long-term income taxes payable in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2013 and March 31, 2013 were unrecognized tax benefits of $11.8 million and $11.1 million, respectively, which would favorably impact the effective tax rate in future periods if recognized.

The Company’s continuing practice is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.  The accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits is $1.9 million as of September 30, 2013 as compared to $2.0 million as of March 31, 2013.  No penalties have been accrued.

The Company is under examination by the Internal Revenue Service for its 2010 tax year and the California Franchise Tax Board for its 2007 and 2008 tax years.  Foreign income tax matters for material tax jurisdictions have been concluded for tax years prior to fiscal 2007, except for the United Kingdom, which has been concluded for tax years prior to fiscal year 2012.

The Company believes that an adequate provision has been made for any adjustments that may result from tax examinations; however, the outcome of such examinations cannot be predicted with certainty. If any issues addressed in the tax examinations are resolved in a manner inconsistent with the Company's expectations, the Company could be required to adjust its provision for income tax in the period such resolution occurs.