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Note 3 - Income Taxes
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]

3.

INCOME TAXES


The Company’s effective tax rate decreased to 35.3% for the three-month period ended June 30, 2014, compared to 37.1% for the same period in 2013. The effective tax rate for the six-month period ended June 30, 2014, decreased to 34.9% compared to 37.2% for the same period in 2013. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease in projected state tax rates due to legislative changes, as well as non-deductible fees associated with the May 2013 Recapitalization that were incurred during 2013.


The unrecognized tax benefit as of June 30, 2014, was $188,000, excluding interest of $6,000 and no penalties. The full unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would favorably impact the effective income tax rate. The Company believes it is reasonably possible that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits will stay consistent during the next 12 months due to any growth in unrecognized tax benefits being offset by the expiration of the U.S. federal statute of limitations associated with certain other tax positions. The Company accrues interest and penalties related to uncertain tax position in the statements of income as income tax expense.