Income Taxes

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company recorded an income tax expense of $1.5 million on pre-tax book loss of $12.7 million, resulting in an effective tax rate of approximately (11.8)%. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company recorded an income tax expense of $5.8 million on pre-tax book loss of $15.7 million, resulting in an effective tax rate of approximately (37.1)%.

The differences between the effective tax rates and the federal statutory rate of 21.0% for the three month periods ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, primarily relate to the valuation allowance recognized during the year and discussed further below, state and local income taxes, and the effect of certain statutory non-deductible expenses.

The Company recognizes the benefits of deferred tax assets only as its assessment indicates that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be recognized in accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes ("ASC 740"). The Company reviews the available positive and negative evidence to estimate whether sufficient future taxable income will be generated to utilize existing deferred tax assets. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company recorded a valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets related to a portion of disallowed interest expense carryforwards and other attributes generated during the year because it is more likely than not that some of the tax benefits of these assets will not be realized in the future. The Company will continue to monitor the valuation of deferred tax assets and tax liabilities, which requires judgment in assessing the likely future tax consequences of events that are recognized in the Company's financial statements or tax returns as well as judgment in projecting future profitability.