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INCOME TAXES
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
INCOME TAXES  
INCOME TAXES

9.                                      INCOME TAXES

 

We utilize our estimated annual effective tax rate to determine our provision for income taxes for interim periods.  The income tax provision is computed by taking the estimated annual effective tax rate and multiplying it by the year to date pre-tax book income.  We recorded income tax expense of $229,000 and $10,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  Our effective tax rate was 68.4% and 2.0% for the quarters ended September 30, 2013 and  2012, respectively. We recorded income tax expense of $335,000 and $20,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  Our effective tax rate was 71% and 2.0% for the six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 

The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2013 differs from the statutory rate of 34% as a result of the state taxes (net of federal benefit) and permanent differences.

 

The Company is subject to taxation in the United States and two state jurisdictions.  The preparation of tax returns requires management to interpret the applicable tax laws and regulations in effect in such jurisdictions, which could affect the amount of tax paid by the Company. Management, in consultation with its tax advisors, files its tax returns based on interpretations that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The income tax returns, however, are subject to routine reviews by the various taxing authorities.  As part of these reviews, a taxing authority may disagree with respect to the tax positions taken by management (“uncertain tax positions”) and therefore may require the Company to pay additional taxes. Management evaluates the requirement for additional tax accruals, including interest and penalties, which the Company could incur as a result of the ultimate resolution of its uncertain tax positions. Management reviews and updates the accrual for uncertain tax positions as more definitive information becomes available from taxing authorities, completion of tax audits, expiration of statute of limitations, or upon occurrence of other events.

 

As of September 30, 2013, there was no liability for income tax associated with unrecognized tax benefits. The Company recognizes accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits as well as any related penalties in interest income or expense in its consolidated condensed statements of operations, which is consistent with the recognition of these items in prior reporting periods.

 

With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state, local, and non-U.S. income tax examination by tax authorities for tax years before 2008.