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Income Taxes
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes
Income Taxes

We recorded income tax expense at an effective rate of 37.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to an effective rate of 38.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2015. The 2016 rate was favorably impacted by the United States Work Opportunity Tax Credit ("WOTC"), which was enacted in December of 2015 and extends through 2019. The 37.8% 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 37% to 38%, due primarily to the French business tax, expected repatriations, valuation allowances and other permanent items.

We recorded income tax expense at an effective rate of 38.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to an effective rate of 39.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2015. The 2016 rate was favorably impacted by WOTC. The 38.6% effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2016 was higher than the United States Federal statutory rate of 35% due primarily to the French business tax, expected repatriations, valuation allowances and other permanent items.

As of June 30, 2016, we had gross unrecognized tax benefits related to various tax jurisdictions, including interest and penalties, of $40.3. We had offsetting tax benefits of $1.0, and the net amount of $39.3 would favorably impact the effective tax rate if recognized. As of December 31, 2015, we had gross unrecognized tax benefits related to various tax jurisdictions, including interest and penalties, of $38.9. We had offsetting tax benefits of $1.0 for a net amount of $37.9. 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 2009 through 2015 for our major operations in France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. As of June 30, 2016, we are subject to tax audits in Austria, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain and the United States. We believe that the resolution of these audits will not have a material impact on earnings.