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13. Income Taxes
9 Months Ended
Oct. 30, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
13.    Income Taxes

The effective tax rates for the fiscal 2017 and 2016 third quarters were 34.8% and 30.6%, respectively.  The effective tax rates for the nine-month fiscal 2017 and 2016 periods were 35.1% and 32.9%, respectively.  Our effective tax rates were higher in the fiscal 2017 periods as a result of a higher state rate due to the creation of tax nexus in additional states as part of the Acquisition, as well as the reduced impact of certain permanent differences on higher taxable income as a result of the Acquisition.

The net unrecognized tax benefits as of October 30, 2016 and January 31, 2016, which, if recognized, would affect our effective tax rate are $197,000 and $221,000, respectively.

Tax returns for fiscal years 2013 through 2016 remain subject to examination by federal and state taxing authorities. An examination of the fiscal 2013 return with federal taxing authorities was completed during fiscal 2016 with no changes. An examination of our North Carolina state tax returns for fiscal year 2012 and 2013 was completed during the fiscal 2017 first quarter with no material changes.