INCOME TAXES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES

The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was approximately 68% and 32%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was approximately 66% and 28%, respectively. The effective tax rate increase quarter over quarter is due to the overall change in earnings. The effective tax rate increase year over year is primarily due to the overall change in earnings partially offset by discrete items relative to income before taxes. The discrete items are primarily comprised of unrecognized tax benefits. The difference between our effective tax rate as compared to the U.S. statutory federal tax rate of 21% is primarily due to the impact of state and foreign income taxes, the jurisdictional mix of earnings, and discrete items, primarily unrecognized tax benefits.