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Income Taxes
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
The effective income tax rate was 15.9% and 17.8% during the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and 1.8% and 11.4% during the nine months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, 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 the nine months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were both impacted by the recording of excess tax benefits relating to stock awards. Stock exercises during the nine months ended June 30, 2020 resulted in an additional increase in excess tax benefits.
The total unrecognized tax benefit for uncertain tax positions is estimated to be $6.8 million and $5.8 million at June 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, 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 $0.4 million and $0.3 million related to unrecognized tax benefits as of June 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, respectively.