INVACARE CORP | 2013 | FY | 3

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balance of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands):
 
2013
 
2012
Balance at beginning of year
$
9,851

 
$
4,075

Additions to:
 
 
 
Positions taken during the current year
942

 
516

Positions taken during a prior year
55

 
6,055

Exchange rate impact
313

 
—

Deductions due to:
 
 
 
Exchange rate impact
—

 
(14
)
Positions taken during a prior year
—

 
(118
)
Settlements with taxing authorities
(36
)
 
(621
)
Lapse of statute of limitations
(292
)
 
(42
)
Balance at end of year
$
10,833

 
$
9,851

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