Income Taxes

6 Months Ended

Apr. 01, 2025

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Note 13. Income Taxes

We account for income taxes using the liability method, whereby deferred tax asset and liability account balances are determined based on differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The Company provides a valuation allowance, if necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to their estimated realizable value. The deferred tax assets are reviewed periodically for recoverability and valuation allowances are adjusted as necessary.

The Company’s effective income tax rate for the three periods ended April 1, 2025 was (10.06%), an increase from the effective income tax rate of (12.82%) for the three periods ended March 26, 2024. The Company’s effective tax rate for the six periods ended April 1, 2025 was (13.43%), a decrease from an effective income tax rate of (1.83%) for the six periods ended March 26, 2024. The change is primarily due to a decrease in ordinary income from continuing operations before income taxes (or benefits), while the benefit associated with income tax credits stayed consistent.

The Company is subject to U.S. federal income tax and income tax in multiple U.S. state jurisdictions. The Company’s tax years corresponding to the Company’s fiscal years 2021 through 2024 remain open for examination by the authorities under the normal three-year statute of limitations. Should the Company utilize any of its U.S. or state NOLs, the tax year to which the original loss relates will remain open to examination. The Company believes that its income tax filing positions and deductions will be sustained upon audit and does not anticipate any adjustments that will result in a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. Therefore, no reserves for uncertain income tax positions have been recorded. The Company’s practice is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. No accrual for interest and penalties was considered necessary as of April 1, 2025.