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INCOME TAXES
4 Months Ended
Apr. 25, 2015
INCOME TAXES

14. INCOME TAXES

The company’s effective tax rate for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 was 35.4%, compared to the rate of 35.7% for the first quarter of 2014. The decrease in the rate from the prior year is primarily due to benefits recognized for state tax incentives. For the current quarter, the primary differences in the effective rate and the statutory rate are state income taxes and the Section 199 qualifying production activities deduction.

During the first quarter of 2015, the company’s activity with respect to its uncertain tax positions and related interest expense accrual was immaterial. At this time, we do not anticipate significant changes to the amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits over the next twelve months.