Income Taxes

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

7. INCOME TAXES

The Company’s effective income tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2023 was higher than the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21.0% primarily resulting from state income taxes. The Company’s effective income tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was higher than the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21.0% primarily resulting from state income taxes and non-deductible officer’s compensation.

The Company’s effective income tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2022 was higher than the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21.0% primarily resulting from state income taxes and non-deductible officer’s compensation, partially offset by tax benefits resulting from certain tax credits and incentives. The Company's effective income tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was higher than the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21.0% primarily resulting from state income taxes and non-deductible officer's compensation.