Note 6. Income Taxes

Income tax expense was approximately $6,227,000 and $791,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The Company's effective income tax rates were 44.5% and 43.4% for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Income tax expense was approximately $10,940,000 and $3,236,000 for the nine months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The Company's effective income tax rates for the nine months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 were 37.4% and 39.2%, respectively.

During the three months ended June 30, 2015, the Company revised its effective tax rates to reflect the impact of claiming certain deductions on amended federal and state income tax returns filed in prior fiscal years. Other changes to the effective tax rates relate primarily to the nondeductible nature of projected political contributions and lobbying expenses. In addition, there were limitations on certain deductions related to the vesting of the long-term incentive grants for fiscal year 2014, and non-deductible transaction costs related to the Silver Nip Citrus merger for fiscal year 2015.

The Company applies a “more likely than not” threshold to the recognition and nonrecognition of tax positions. A change in judgment related to prior years' tax positions is recognized in the quarter of such change. The Company had no reserve for uncertain tax positions as of June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014. The Company recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense and in income taxes payable.

The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) is currently auditing Alico's tax returns for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011.