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Note 7 - Unrecognized Tax Benefits	3 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	7. UnrecognizedTaxBenefits The total amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits was $8,938 at April 30, 2013. At July 31, 2013, we had a total of $10,341 in gross unrecognized tax benefits. Of this amount, $6,722 represents the amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact our effective tax rate. The total amount of accrued interest and penalties for such unrecognized tax benefits was $380 at July 31, 2013 and $286 at April 30, 2013. Net interest and penalties included in income tax expense for the three months ended July 31, 2013 was an expense of $94 and an expense of $65 for the same period of 2012. These unrecognized tax benefits relate to certain state income tax filing positions claimed for our corporate subsidiaries. A number of years may elapse before an uncertain tax position is audited and ultimately settled. It is difficult to predict the ultimate outcome or the timing of resolution for uncertain tax positions. It is reasonably possible that the amount of unrecognized tax benefits could significantly increase or decrease within the next twelve months. These changes could result from the expiration of the statute of limitations, examinations or other unforeseen circumstances. The Company currently has no ongoing federal or state income tax examinations. The Company does not have any outstanding litigation related to tax matters. At this time, management expects the aggregate amount of unrecognized tax benefits to decrease by approximately $1,502 within the next 12 months. This expected decrease is due to the expiration of statute of limitations related to certain federal and state income tax filing positions. The statute of limitations for federal income tax filings remains open for the tax years 2009 and forward. Tax years 2008 and forward are subject to audit by state tax authorities depending on the tax code of each state.

Note 7 - Unrecognized Tax Benefits

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2013

7. UnrecognizedTaxBenefits

The total amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits was $8,938 at April 30, 2013. At July 31, 2013, we had a total of $10,341 in gross unrecognized tax benefits. Of this amount, $6,722 represents the amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact our effective tax rate. The total amount of accrued interest and penalties for such unrecognized tax benefits was $380 at July 31, 2013 and $286 at April 30, 2013. Net interest and penalties included in income tax expense for the three months ended July 31, 2013 was an expense of $94 and an expense of $65 for the same period of 2012. These unrecognized tax benefits relate to certain state income tax filing positions claimed for our corporate subsidiaries.

A number of years may elapse before an uncertain tax position is audited and ultimately settled. It is difficult to predict the ultimate outcome or the timing of resolution for uncertain tax positions. It is reasonably possible that the amount of unrecognized tax benefits could significantly increase or decrease within the next twelve months. These changes could result from the expiration of the statute of limitations, examinations or other unforeseen circumstances. The Company currently has no ongoing federal or state income tax examinations. The Company does not have any outstanding litigation related to tax matters. At this time, management expects the aggregate amount of unrecognized tax benefits to decrease by approximately $1,502 within the next 12 months. This expected decrease is due to the expiration of statute of limitations related to certain federal and state income tax filing positions.

The statute of limitations for federal income tax filings remains open for the tax years 2009 and forward. Tax years 2008 and forward are subject to audit by state tax authorities depending on the tax code of each state.

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The entire disclosure for income taxes. Disclosures may include net deferred tax liability or asset recognized in an enterprise's statement of financial position, net change during the year in the total valuation allowance, approximate tax effect of each type of temporary difference and carryforward that gives rise to a significant portion of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets, utilization of a tax carryback, and tax uncertainties information.

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