Income Taxes (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
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Sep. 30, 2011 |
Sep. 30, 2010 |
Sep. 30, 2011 |
Sep. 30, 2010 |
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| Income Taxes [Abstract] | ||||
| Income tax provision | $ 14,968 | $ 9,821 | $ 48,083 | $ 36,938 |
| Effective income tax rate | 38.10% | 39.80% | 38.60% | 39.20% |
| Federal statutory rate | 35.00% | |||
| Adjustments to tax liability | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||
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- Definition A ratio calculated by dividing the reported amount of income tax expense attributable to continuing operations for the period by GAAP-basis pretax income from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The domestic federal statutory tax rate applicable under enacted tax laws to the Company's pretax income from continuing operations for the period. The "statutory" tax rate is the regular tax rate if there are alternative tax systems. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The amount of the additional liability or refund received or expected based on a final settlement with a taxing authority. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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