INCOME TAXES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES

The tax provision for interim periods is determined using the estimated annual effective consolidated tax rate, based on the current estimate of full-year earnings and related estimated full year-taxes, adjusted for the impact of discrete quarterly items.

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development released Model Global Anti-Base Erosion rules under Pillar Two. Certain countries in which we operate have enacted laws implementing aspects of Pillar Two beginning in 2024. These enacted laws relate to the Pillar Two Income Inclusion Rule and Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax with an effective date in 2024. We have analyzed the provisions in the applicable jurisdictions and provided for the appropriate tax amounts. We do not expect a material impact from the implementation of these rules for 2024 but we will continue to monitor future legislations for additional guidance.

The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, was 23.8% and 23.4%. The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was slightly higher than the same period of 2023 primarily due to an unfavorable mix of earnings forecasted in the second half of 2024.

The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, was 22.7% and 24.6%. On a nine-month basis, the effective tax rate was lower than the same period of 2023 primarily due to increased tax benefits from share-based compensation and tax incentives in certain non-U.S. jurisdictions for intellectual property development activities.