For example, the United States government fiscal year for 2011 ("FY 2011" or "FY11") is as follows:
1st Quarter: October 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
2nd Quarter: January 1, 2011 - March 31, 2011
3rd Quarter: April 1, 2011 - June 30, 2011
4th Quarter: July 1, 2011 - September 30, 2011
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