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Income Taxes
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Income Taxes [Abstract]  
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Taxes
 
The quarterly income tax provision is calculated using an estimated annual effective tax rate, based upon expected annual income, permanent items, statutory rates and planned tax strategies in the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates.
 
Deferred tax assets and liabilities reflect the tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The Company records a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or the entire deferred tax asset will not be realized. Our expectations regarding realization of our deferred tax assets is based upon the weight of all available evidence, including such factors as our recent earnings history and expected future taxable income. The Company maintains a valuation allowance with respect to certain state and foreign net operating losses that may not be recovered. Each quarter the valuation allowance is re-evaluated. During the quarter ended June 30, 2011, the valuation allowance increased by $0.4 million.
 
The Company classifies uncertain tax positions as non-current income taxes payable unless expected to be paid within one year. At June 30, 2011, and September 30, 2010, the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits was $2.1 million and $1.0 million, respectively. If recognized, these amounts would favorably impact the effective tax rate.
 
The Company classifies interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. As of June 30, 2011, and September 20, 2010, the Company accrued $0.1 million for potential interest and penalties. The Company and one or more of its subsidiaries file income tax returns in The Netherlands, Germany, France and other foreign jurisdictions, as well as the U.S. and various states in the U.S. We have not signed any agreements with the Internal Revenue Service, any state or foreign jurisdiction to extend the statute of limitations for any fiscal year. As such, the number of open years is the number of years dictated by statute in each of the respective taxing jurisdictions, but generally is from 3 to 5 years. The Company is currently under IRS examination for fiscal year ending September 30, 2009. These open years contain certain matters that could be subject to differing interpretations of applicable tax laws and regulations as they relate to the amount, timing, or inclusion of revenues and expenses, or the sustainability of income tax positions of the Company and its subsidiaries.