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Income Taxes
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes INCOME TAXES
    At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had approximately $312.9 million and $281.7 million, respectively, of gross unrecognized income tax benefits, all of which would affect the Company’s effective tax rate if recognized. Gross unrecognized income tax benefits as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 exclude certain indirect favorable effects that relate to other tax jurisdictions of approximately $91.8 million and $74.0 million, respectively. In addition, the gross unrecognized income tax benefits as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 exclude certain deposits made in a foreign jurisdiction of approximately $25.7 million, net of $19.0 million refunds received, and $45.1 million, respectively, associated with an ongoing audit. At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had approximately $10.8 million and $10.4 million, respectively, of accrued or deferred taxes related to uncertain income tax positions connected with ongoing income tax audits in various jurisdictions that it expects to settle or pay in the next 12 months, reflected in “Other current liabilities” in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had approximately $304.7 million and $274.1 million, respectively, of accrued taxes reflected in “Other noncurrent liabilities”, and approximately $2.6 million and $2.8 million, respectively, of deferred tax assets related to uncertain tax positions that it expects to settle or pay beyond 12 months, reflected in “Deferred tax assets” in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company accrues interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in its provision for income taxes. At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $25.5 million and $25.8 million, respectively. Generally, tax years 2019 through 2022 remain open to examination by taxing authorities in the United States and certain other foreign tax jurisdictions. The Company and its subsidiaries are routinely examined by tax authorities in the United States and in various state, local and foreign jurisdictions. As of September 30, 2023, a number of income tax examinations in foreign jurisdictions are ongoing.
    The Company maintains a valuation allowance to reserve against its net deferred tax assets in certain foreign jurisdictions. A valuation allowance is established when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company regularly assesses the likelihood that its deferred tax assets will be recovered from estimated future taxable income and available tax planning strategies and has determined that all adjustments to the valuation allowances have been appropriate. In making this assessment, all available evidence was considered including the current economic climate, as well as reasonable tax planning strategies. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the Company will realize its remaining net deferred tax assets, net of the valuation allowance, in future years.
    In 2008 and 2012, as part of routine audits, the Brazilian taxing authorities disallowed deductions relating to the amortization of certain goodwill recognized in connection with a reorganization of the Company’s Brazilian operations and the related transfer of certain assets to the Company’s Brazilian subsidiaries. The amount of the tax disallowance through September 30, 2023, not including interest and penalties, would have been approximately 131.5 million Brazilian reais (or approximately $26.3 million). The amount ultimately in dispute would have been significantly greater because of interest and penalties. The Company historically had been advised by its legal and tax advisors that its position with respect to the deductions was allowable under the tax laws of Brazil. The Company contested the disallowance and maintained that it was not likely that the assessment, interest or penalties would require payment. The ultimate outcome of the case would not have been determined until the Brazilian tax appeal process was completed.
    On January 12, 2023, the Brazilian government issued a “Litigation Zero” tax amnesty program, whereby cases being disputed at the administrative court level of review for a period of more than ten years could be considered for amnesty. Enrollment in the amnesty program would not be considered an admission of guilt with respect to outstanding cases. The amnesty program allowed companies to settle outstanding contested cases at a significant monetary discount. After weighing various impacts involved with enrollment, including the avoidance of potential interest, penalties and legal costs, the Company enrolled in the program in the quarter ended March 31, 2023. The Company recorded its best estimate of the ultimate settlement under the amnesty program of approximately 182.6 million Brazilian reais (or approximately $34.8 million) within “Income tax provision” for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, net of associated U.S. income tax credits of approximately $8.4 million. The Company paid installment payments related to the program of 166.7 million Brazilian reais (or approximately $33.4 million) during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and paid the final installment payment totaling approximately $4.4 million in October 2023. The payments were inclusive of $1.2 million of interest on payments and approximately $1.8 million of negative currency translation.