the december 27 , 2008 balance of $ 214.4 million of unrecognized tax benefits , if recognized , would reduce the effective tax rate . none of the unrecognized tax benefits are due to uncertainty in the timing of deductibility . fin 48 requires unrecognized tax benefits to be classified as non-current liabilities , except for the portion that is expected to be paid within one year of the balance sheet date . prior to fin 48 adoption , unrecognized tax .