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Income Taxes | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2015
Income Taxes [Abstract] |
Income Taxes | 6) Income Taxes We recorded an income tax expense at an effective rate of 41.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2015, as compared to an effective rate of 40.4% for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The 2015 rate was unfavorably impacted by the strengthening of the United States dollar, which caused a change in the overall mix of earnings, primarily a decrease in non-U.S. income, which typically has lower tax rates. The 41.5% effective tax rate in the quarter was higher than the United States Federal statutory rate of 35%, and we currently expect an annual effective tax rate of approximately 38%, due primarily to the French business tax, expected repatriations, valuation allowances and other permanent items. As of March 31, 2015, we had gross unrecognized tax benefits related to various tax jurisdictions, including interest and penalties, of $31.4. We had related tax benefits of $1.4, and the net amount of $30.0 would favorably impact the effective tax rate if recognized. As of December 31, 2014, we had gross unrecognized tax benefits related to various tax jurisdictions, including interest and penalties, of $30.8. We had related tax benefits of $1.4 for a net amount of $29.4. We do not expect our unrecognized tax benefits to change significantly over the next 12 months. We conduct business globally in 80 countries and territories. We are routinely audited by the tax authorities of the various tax jurisdictions in which we operate. Generally, the tax years that could be subject to examination are 2008 through 2014 for our major operations in France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. As of March 31, 2015, we are subject to tax audits in Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Norway and Spain. We believe that the resolution of these audits will not have a material impact on earnings.

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