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Provision for Income Taxes

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Provision for Income Taxes
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Provision for Income Taxes Provision for Income Taxes
The Company files a consolidated United States federal income tax return and income tax returns in various states. Management evaluated the Company’s tax positions based on appropriate provisions of applicable tax laws and regulations and believes that they are supportable based on their specific technical merits and the facts and circumstances of the respective transactions.                                                                
The Company’s effective income tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 was 33.0% and 23.3%, respectively. The Company’s effective tax rate for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 was 32.0% and 22.5%, respectively. The effective income tax rate for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2021 was unfavorably impacted by a non-deductible legal settlement and related legal expenses, as described in Note 19 - Legal Proceedings.