Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Income Taxes

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Income Taxes
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017
Income Taxes  
Income Taxes

14.Income Taxes

 

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes.  The largest item affecting deferred taxes is the difference between book and tax amortization of goodwill and other intangibles amortization.  The Company’s effective tax rate was 34.0% and 36.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.  The Company’s effective tax rate was 30.0% and 36.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.  The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2017 is lower than the corresponding period in 2016 due to the release of the reserve for uncertain tax positions in the current period.    The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2017 is lower than the corresponding period in 2016 due to the release of the reserve for uncertain tax positions and for excess stock compensation benefit recognized in the six months ended June 30, 2017.