INCOME TAXES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

INCOME TAXES [Abstract]

INCOME TAXES

16. INCOME TAXES

During the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company's consolidated effective tax rates were 15.3% and 23.1%, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company's consolidated effective tax rates were 23.7% and 24.0%, respectively. There were no significant unusual income tax items during the three-month or nine-month periods ended either September 30, 2019 or 2018.