The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows ($ thousands):
|
2007 |
2006 |
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Deferred tax assets: |
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|
Accrued expense |
$8,613 |
$7,927 |
|
|
Tax credit and net operating loss carry forwards |
2,288 |
2,554 |
|
|
LIFO and inventory reserves |
5,286 |
4,327 |
|
|
Other |
2,664 |
2,109 |
|
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Deferred tax assets: |
18,851 |
16,917 |
|
|
Valuation allowance |
(1,245) |
(1,360) |
|
|
Net deferred tax assets |
$17,606 |
$15.557 |
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Deferred tax liabilities: |
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|
Depreciation Ana Amortization |
(27,338) |
(29,313) |
|
|
Compensation and retirement plans |
(3,831) |
(8,963) |
|
|
Other |
(1,470) |
(764) |
|
|
Deferred tax liabilities |
(32,639) |
(39,040) |
|
|
Net Deferred tax liability |
($15,033) |
($23,483) |
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Compared to the provision for income taxes in 2007, the company’s cash tax payments were
a. lower.
b. higher.
c. the same.