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INCOME TAXES (Details 4) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2011
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| Beginning balance | $ 32,744 | $ 33,012 | $ 33,292 |
| Settlement and effective settlements with tax authorities and related remeasurements | (60) | (255) | (357) |
| Lapse of statute of limitations | (135) | (105) | (228) |
| Increase in balances related to tax positions taken in prior period | 0 | 92 | 82 |
| Increases in balances related to tax positions taken during current period | 0 | 0 | 223 |
| Ending balance | $ 32,549 | $ 32,744 | $ 33,012 |
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- Definition
The gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits pertaining to uncertain tax positions taken in tax returns as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The gross amount of decreases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from settlements with taxing authorities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The gross amount of increases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions that have been or will be taken in the tax return for the current period, excluding amounts pertaining to examined tax returns. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The gross amount of increases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken in prior period tax returns, excluding amounts pertaining to examined tax returns. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The gross amount of decreases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from lapses of the applicable statutes of limitations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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