Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Income Taxes

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Income Taxes
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes
13. Income Taxes:
The effective income tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was 24.0%, compared to 32.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The effective income tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was 26.9%, compared to 29.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The Company’s effective income tax rates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, fluctuated primarily due to a reduced discrete tax impact relative to pre-tax book income. The discrete tax items relate to a stock compensation shortfall, tax expense associated with the recording of accrued penalties and interest on historical uncertain tax positions and a tax benefit related to state tax refunds associated with prior tax years recorded during the current quarter.
The difference between the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate and the Company’s effective income tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was mainly due to state and local taxes, a discrete shortfall tax expense related to stock compensation and a discrete tax expense associated with the recording of accrued penalties and interest on historical uncertain tax positions.
The difference between the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate and the Company’s effective income tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was mainly due to state and local taxes, a discrete shortfall tax expense related to stock compensation, a discrete tax expense associated with the recording of accrued penalties and interest associated with historical uncertain tax positions and a discrete tax benefit connected to state and local tax law changes.
During the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company expects to recognize $8,023 of previously net unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, primarily due to the expiration of statutes of limitations during October 2024.