INCOME TAXES

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES

The income tax provision for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 reflects an effective tax rate of approximately 13% and 6%, respectively. The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily due to higher income before income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2019, partially offset by an increase in excess tax benefits. The amounts for other discrete items for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 were consistent.