Income Taxes

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

The Company's effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2020 was 23.9% and differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to state income taxes, increased profitability in less favorable tax jurisdictions and higher foreign entity losses in jurisdictions where we cannot take tax benefits, partially offset by tax benefits on certain share-based payments and benefits related to research and development tax credits. The Company's effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2019 was 24.8%, which differs from the U.S. statutory rate of 21% primarily due to increased profitability in less favorable tax jurisdictions and higher foreign entity losses in jurisdictions where we cannot take tax benefits.

The Company's effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2020, was 23.4% and differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to state income taxes, increased profitability in less favorable tax jurisdictions and higher foreign entity losses in jurisdictions where we cannot take tax benefits, partially offset by tax benefits on certain share-based payments. The Company's effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2019, was 25.9% which differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to increased profitability in less favorable tax jurisdictions, higher foreign entity losses in jurisdictions where we cannot take tax benefits and non-deductible foreign exchange on entity closures, partially offset by certain share-based payments.

At June 30, 2020, the Company had a gross liability for unrecognized tax benefits of $5.0 million. The Company has recognized tax benefits associated with these liabilities of $2.1 million at June 30, 2020. The gross liability includes amounts associated with prior period foreign tax exposure.

The Company recognizes interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in operating expenses. The Company's liability for accrued interest related to uncertain tax positions was $0.9 million at June 30, 2020.

We are subject to regular review and audit by both foreign and domestic tax authorities. While we believe our tax positions will be sustained, the final outcome of tax audits and related litigation may differ materially from the tax amounts recorded in our condensed consolidated financial statements.