SCHEDULE II GLYPH<150> VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS For the Three Years Ended December 28, 2014 (1)  Includes write-offs, net of recoveries. (In thousands) Description BalanceGLYPH<160>at beginning of period Additions chargedGLYPH<160>to operating costsGLYPH<160>and other Deductions (1) BalanceGLYPH<160>at endGLYPH<160>of period Accounts receivable allowances: Year ended December 28, 2014 $ 14,252 $ 11,384 $ 12,776 $ 12,860 Year ended December 29, 2013 $ 15,452 $ 9,377 $ 10,577 $ 14,252 Year ended December 30, 2012 $ 13,065 $ 11,623 $ 9,236 $ 15,452 Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets: Year ended December 28, 2014 $ 42,295 $ GLYPH<151> $ 1,159 $ 41,136 Year ended December 29, 2013 $ 42,138 $ 2,432 $ 2,275 $ 42,295 Year ended December 30, 2012 $ 39,824 $ 2,314 $ GLYPH<151> $ 42,138 P. 104 – THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY