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Note 15. Income Taxes
3 Months Ended
Dec. 18, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Note 15. Income Taxes

In determining the quarterly provision for income taxes, the Company uses an estimated annual effective tax rate based on expected annual income, statutory tax rates, and available tax planning opportunities in the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates. Unusual or infrequently occurring items are separately recognized during the quarter in which they occur. 

Income tax expense for the twelve weeks which ended December 18, 2013 was $8,373 compared to $1,543 in the same period in the prior year.  The increase in the tax expense is primarily attributable to taxes on gains from investment partnerships.  

As of December 18, 2013 and September 25, 2013, we had approximately $817 and $803, respectively, of unrecognized tax benefits, which are included in other long-term liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet.