14.	INCOME TAXES

During the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company's consolidated effective tax rates were 42.2% and 40.9%, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company's consolidated effective tax rates were 42.2% and 40.6%, respectively. The increase in the consolidated tax rate from 2015 to 2016 was the result of a $68.2 million gain on sale of real estate transaction, which will impact the consolidated tax rate in each quarterly period in 2016. There were no other significant unusual income tax items during the three-month or six-month periods ended either June 30, 2016 or 2015.