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INCOME TAXES
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
INCOME TAXES  
INCOME TAXES

NOTE 8. INCOME TAXES

Our effective income tax rates for the second quarters and six months ended June 30, 2026 were 24.7% and 24.4%, respectively, compared to 23.0% and 23.3% for the respective 2025 periods. The differences between our effective income tax rates and the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21.0% were mainly due to state income taxes partially offset by the net effects of company-owned life insurance policies.