Income Taxes (Notes) |
6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2015 | |
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| Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] | 3. INCOME TAXES: In first half 2015, our effective tax rate was approximately 37.7% as compared to 37.4% during first half 2014, based on the statutory federal tax rate net of discrete federal and state taxes. The increase in the effective tax rate related to certain expenses that are not deductible for tax purposes. During first half 2015 and 2014, we paid approximately $24.0 million and $14.1 million, respectively, of foreign source withholding tax. Additionally, as of June 30, 2015, included within our taxes payable and deferred tax asset balances was $14.4 million of foreign source withholding tax and the associated foreign tax credit that we expect to utilize to offset future U.S. federal income taxes. This balance is related to a receivable from foreign licensees. During first half 2015, the Company settled an outstanding audit and, in connection with this settlement, paid $0.3 million in taxes and related interest. |