Income Taxes

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

12. Income Taxes

The effective tax rates for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were 19.0% and 17.7%, respectively. The increase in the effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2024 relative to the prior year comparable period was primarily driven by a gain on disposition.

The effective tax rates for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were 20.1% and 18.7%, respectively. The increase in the effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 relative to the prior year comparable period was primarily driven by gains on dispositions.

Dover and its subsidiaries file tax returns in the U.S., including various state and local returns, and in other foreign jurisdictions. We believe adequate provision has been made for all income tax uncertainties. The Company is routinely audited by taxing authorities in its filing jurisdictions, and a number of these audits are currently underway. The Company believes that within the next twelve months uncertain tax positions may be resolved and statutes of limitations will expire, which could result in a decrease in the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $0 to $3,751.