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Income Taxes
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
The effective income tax rate was 19.1% and 21.4% during the quarters ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The provision for income taxes during interim quarterly reporting periods is based on our estimates of the effective tax rates for the full fiscal year. The effective tax rate in any quarter can also be affected positively or negatively by adjustments that are required to be reported in the specific quarter of resolution. The effective tax rates for both periods were significantly impacted by the retroactive extensions of the U.S. Federal Research and Development Credit, which were enacted during each of the quarters ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.
The total unrecognized tax benefit for uncertain tax positions is estimated to be approximately $5.4 million and $4.6 million at December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015, respectively. We recognize interest expense related to unrecognized tax benefits and penalties as part of the provision for income taxes in our condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. We have accrued interest of $0.3 million and $0.2 million, related to unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015, respectively.