Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Income Taxes

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Income Taxes
9 Months Ended
Jul. 03, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes

Note 9 —Income Taxes

Our effective income tax rate was 20.9% for the nine months ended July 3, 2021, compared to a benefit of 40.7% for the nine months ended June 27, 2020. The difference between the statutory rate and our effective rate for the nine months ended July 3, 2021 was primarily attributable to a reduction in the valuation allowance for our interest limitation carryforward during the period and net income tax benefits attributable to equity-based compensation awards.  The difference between the statutory rate and our effective rate for the nine months ended June 27, 2020 was primarily attributable to a reduction in the valuation allowance for our interest limitation carryforward from the impact of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, (the “CARES Act”).  Our effective income tax rate can fluctuate due to factors including valuation allowances, changes in tax laws, federal and state audits, and the impact of other discrete items.