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Income Taxes
9 Months Ended
Sep. 29, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes:
Income Taxes:
Our effective income tax rate for the three months ended September 29, 2013 was 37.7% compared to 37.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2012. Our effective income tax rate for the nine months ended September 29, 2013 was 38.1% compared to 38.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Our liability for uncertain tax positions (excluding interest and penalties) was $3.2 million and $2.9 million as of September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, respectively, and if recognized would decrease our provision for income taxes by $2.3 million. Within the next twelve months, we could settle or otherwise conclude certain ongoing income tax audits. As such, it is reasonably possible that the liability for uncertain tax positions could decrease by as much as $1.6 million as a result of settlements with certain taxing authorities within the next twelve months.
The total accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as of September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, was $2.0 million and $2.6 million, respectively. On the Consolidated Balance Sheets, we include current interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in “Accrued interest,” current penalties in “Accrued expenses” and noncurrent accrued interest and penalties in “Other noncurrent liabilities.”