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INCOME TAXES
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
INCOME TAXES  
INCOME TAXES

NOTE 10 – INCOME TAXES

 

Because of the magnitude of permanent book-tax differences compared to forecasted, annual pre-tax income, the annual effective tax rate approach does not provide a reliable estimate of income tax benefit. As a result, the Company has computed its income tax benefit for the three months ended March 31, 2020 using its actual effective tax rate. The effective tax rates for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 were 18.4% and 17.3%, respectively. The difference between the Company’s effective tax rate and the federal statutory rate primarily results from state income taxes and nondeductible expenses, including the effect of the per diem pay structure for drivers. State tax rates vary among states and range from approximately 1% to 6%, although some state rates are higher and a small number of states do not impose an income tax.

 

There were no changes in uncertain tax positions during the three months ended March 31, 2020.