. in conjunction with this resolution , we requested and received approval from the irs to repatriate certain foreign earnings in a tax-free manner , which resulted in a reduction of our long-term deferred income tax liability of $ 57.8 million . together , these liabilities on our balance sheet decreased by $ 157.8 million . also in august 2008 , we paid $ 80.0 million in conjunction with the aforementioned resolution , credited additional paid-in-capital for $ 41