Income Taxes (Note)
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 01, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes
INCOME TAXES

The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain tax positions, including positions which impact only the timing of tax benefits.

 
Six Months Ended
 
June 1,
2013
 
June 2,
2012
Unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of year
$
2,209

 
$
3,015

Additions for current period tax positions
151

 
179

Reductions for lapse of statue of limitations / settlements
(334
)
 
—

Changes in interest and penalties
(213
)
 
123

Unrecognized tax benefits at end of period
$
1,813

 
$
3,317

 
At June 1, 2013, the amount of unrecognized tax benefit, that would impact the effective tax rate if recognized, was $1,238.  The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized benefits in income tax expense.  At June 1, 2013, the Company had $228 accrued for the payment of interest and penalties.

Due to the various jurisdictions in which the Company files tax returns and the uncertainty regarding the timing of settlements, it is possible that there could be other significant changes in the amount of unrecognized tax benefits in the next twelve months; however, the amount cannot be estimated.

The Company is regularly audited by federal, state and foreign tax authorities.  The Internal Revenue Service has completed its audits of the Company’s U.S. income tax returns through fiscal year 2009.  With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to income tax examinations by state or foreign tax jurisdictions for years prior to 2007.

During the six months ended June 1, 2013, the Company recognized a $855 benefit related to the extension of the research and development tax credit in January 2013.