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Income Taxes
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes

17. Income Taxes

The Company calculates its interim income tax provision in accordance with ASC 740. At the end of each interim period, the Company makes an estimate of the annual expected effective tax rate and applies that rate to its ordinary year to date earnings or loss. In addition, the effect of changes in enacted tax laws, rates or tax status is recognized in the interim period in which the change occurs.

The computation of the annual expected effective tax rate at each interim period requires certain estimates and assumptions including, but not limited to, the expected operating income for the year, projections of the proportion of income (or loss) earned and taxed in foreign jurisdictions, permanent and temporary differences, and the likelihood of recovering deferred tax assets generated in the current year. The accounting estimates used to compute the provision for income taxes may change as new events occur, more experience is acquired or additional information is obtained. The computation of the annual effective tax rate includes modifications, which were projected for the year, for share based compensation, the domestic manufacturing deduction and state research and development credits among others.

For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company’s statutory rate was 35.0%; the effective tax rate was approximately 34.7% and 45.0%, respectively, based on the statutory federal rate net of discrete federal and state taxes. The computation of the annual effective tax rate includes modifications which were projected for the year, the domestic manufacturing deduction, and state income tax credits among others. The main drivers of the difference for 2017 were the domestic manufacturing deduction and state income tax credits. The main drivers of the difference for 2016 were domestic manufacturing deduction, state income tax credits and non-deductible interest expense.

The Company has evaluated its tax provisions taken as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 and believes all positions taken would be upheld under examination from income taxing authorities. Therefore, no liability for the effects of uncertain tax provisions has been recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016. The Company is open to examination by taxing authorities since incorporation.