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Income Taxes
9 Months Ended
Nov. 03, 2013
Income Taxes

Note 4: Income Taxes

We use the asset/liability method for recording income taxes, which recognizes the amount of current and deferred taxes payable or refundable at the date of the financial statements as a result of all events that are recognized in the financial statements and as measured by the provisions of enacted tax laws. We also recognize liabilities for uncertain income tax positions for those items that meet the “more likely than not” threshold.

In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, at November 3, 2013 we considered whether it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Accordingly, we have established a valuation allowance of $1,164 for deferred tax assets associated with state taxes and uncertain tax positions as of November 3, 2013. The ultimate realization of our deferred tax assets is dependent on the generation of future taxable income during periods in which temporary differences and carryforwards become deductible.

The calculation of tax liabilities involves significant judgment and evaluation of uncertainties in the interpretation of state tax regulations. As a result, we have established accruals for taxes that may become payable in future years due to audits by tax authorities. Tax accruals are reviewed regularly pursuant to accounting guidance for uncertainty in income taxes. Tax accruals are adjusted as events occur that affect the potential liability for taxes, such as the expiration of statutes of limitations, conclusion of tax audits, identification of additional exposure based on current calculations, identification of new issues, the issuance of statutory or administrative guidance, or rendering of a court decision affecting a particular issue. Accordingly, we may experience significant changes in tax accruals in the future, if or when such events occur.

 

As of November 3, 2013, we have accrued approximately $659 of unrecognized tax benefits and approximately $323 of penalties and interest. Future recognition of potential interest or penalties, if any, will be recorded as a component of income tax expense. Because of the impact of deferred income tax accounting, $555 of unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate.

The Company is a member of a consolidated group that includes D&B Entertainment. As of November 3, 2013, the Company owes D&B Entertainment approximately $4,650 of tax-related balances. Included in income tax payable is $666, which the Company anticipates paying to D&B Entertainment in fiscal 2013. In fiscal year 2013, we expect to utilize approximately $3,540 of available stand-alone federal tax credit carryforwards which reduced our estimated stand-alone cash tax liability to D&B Entertainment. As of February 2, 2014, we expect to have approximately $639 of available stand-alone federal tax credit carryforwards. As a result of having less federal tax credit carryforwards available to offset future stand-alone cash tax liabilities, future cash tax requirements may be higher.