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Income Taxes
3 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes
Note 8. Income Taxes
The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions. The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has completed examinations of the Company’s U.S. federal income tax returns through fiscal 2018. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to state and foreign income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before fiscal 2017.
As of October 31, 2022, gross unrecognized tax benefits were $15.3 million and accrued interest and penalties on these unrecognized tax benefits were $1.3 million. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income taxes in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings. The Company estimates within the next 12 months it is reasonably possible its uncertain tax positions could decrease by as much as $3.2 million due to lapses in statutes of limitation. The statutes of limitation periods for the Company’s various tax jurisdictions range from two years to 10 years.
In August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 was signed into U.S. law. Under this law, there is a new 15% corporate minimum tax, which is not expected to have an impact on the Company. In addition, beginning after December 31, 2022, there will be a 1% excise tax on certain share repurchases, which is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company evaluated the other aspects within this new law and does not expect a material impact to the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
The Company believes it is remote that any adjustment necessary to the reserve for income taxes over the next 12 months will be material. However, it is possible the ultimate resolution of audits or disputes may result in a material change to the reserve for income taxes, although the quantification of such potential adjustments cannot be made at this time.