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INCOME TAXES
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6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2011
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5. INCOME
TAXES
At
the end of each quarterly reporting period, we estimate the
effective income tax rate we expect to be applicable for the full
year. We use the expected effective income tax rate to provide for
income taxes on a year-to-date basis. We reflect the tax effect of
any tax law changes and certain other discrete events in the period
in which they occur.
Our
overall effective income tax rate, as a percentage of pre-tax
ordinary income, for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010
was (4%) and (23%), respectively. The fluctuation in the effective
income tax rate was due to recognition of income taxes in the
United Kingdom (“U.K.”), permanent tax adjustment
items, a change in valuation allowance and state income
taxes.
The
annual effective tax rate for 2011 could change due to a number of
factors including, but not limited to, our geographic profit mix
between the United States (“U.S.”), the U.K. and other
foreign jurisdictions, new tax laws, new interpretations of
existing tax law and rulings by and settlements with taxing
authorities.
We
continue to maintain a valuation allowance of $139.0 million
against our deferred tax assets. The total deferred tax assets
primarily consist of net operating loss carryforwards. We may
recognize U.S. deferred tax assets in future periods when we
estimate them to be realizable. Based on an analysis of our
historic and projected future U.S. pre-tax income, we do not have
sufficient positive evidence to expect a release of our valuation
allowance against our U.S. deferred tax assets currently or within
the next 12 months. Accordingly, we continue to maintain the full
valuation allowance in the U.S. and all foreign jurisdictions,
other than the U.K.
For
the six months ended June 30, 2011, there were no new material
uncertain tax positions. Also, we do not expect the total amount of
unrecognized tax benefits to significantly increase or decrease
within the next 12 months.
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