INCOME TAXES	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2019
INCOME TAXES
INCOME TAXES	12. INCOME TAXES The Company’s effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 was 27.5% and 25.1%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2019 was primarily impacted by the mix of income generated among the jurisdictions in which the Company operates along with the exclusion of losses in the US Virgin Islands and India where the Company cannot benefit from those losses as required by ASC 740-270-30-36(a), in addition to the following discrete items: (i) a $1.3 million deferred tax benefit related to an investment tax credit, and (ii) a $0.5 million net interest expense on unrecognized tax positions. The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2018 was primarily impacted by the mix of income generated among the jurisdictions in which the Company operates along with the exclusion of losses in the US Virgin Islands and India where the Company cannot benefit from those losses as required by ASC 740-270-30-36(a), in addition to the following discrete items: (i) a $1.5 million increase (net) of unrecognized tax positions, (ii) a $0.5 million benefit (net) to record a return to accrual adjustment, and (iii) a $1.4 million benefit (net) to record a valuation allowance release on an indefinite lived intangible asset. The Company’s effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 was 26.7% and 30.7%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was primarily impacted by the mix of income generated among the jurisdictions in which the Company operates along with the exclusion of losses in the US Virgin Islands and India where the Company cannot benefit from those losses as required by ASC 740-270-30-36(a), in addition to the following discrete items: (i) a $1.3 million deferred tax benefit related to an investment tax credit, and (ii) a $0.5 million benefit from the reversal of a deferred tax liability due to an intercompany debt restructure. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was primarily impacted by the mix of income generated among the jurisdictions in which the Company operates along with the exclusion of losses in the US Virgin Islands and India where the Company cannot benefit from those losses as required by ASC 740-270-30-36(a), in addition to the following discrete items: (i) a $2.0 million increase (net) of unrecognized tax positions, (ii) a $585 thousand benefit (net) to record a return to accrual adjustment, (iii) a $1.4 million benefit (net) to record a valuation allowance adjustment on an indefinite lived intangible asset, (iv) a $514 thousand benefit for the release of a capital loss valuation allowance due to a capital gain on a sale of a wireless license, and (v) a $695 thousand provision for the intercompany sale of assets from the US to the US Virgin Islands. The Company’s effective tax rate is based upon estimated income before provision for income taxes for the year, composition of the income in different countries, and adjustments, if any, in the applicable quarterly periods for potential tax consequences, benefits and/or resolutions of tax contingencies. The Company’s consolidated tax rate will continue to be impacted by any transactional or one-time items in the future and the mix of income in any given year generated among the jurisdictions in which the Company operates. While the Company believes it has adequately provided for all tax positions, amounts asserted by taxing authorities could materially differ from the Company’s accrued positions as a result of uncertain and complex application of tax laws and regulations. Additionally, the recognition and measurement of certain tax benefits include estimates and judgment by management. Accordingly, the Company could record additional provisions or benefits for US federal, state, and foreign tax matters in future periods as new information becomes available.

INCOME TAXES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

12. INCOME TAXES

The Company’s effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 was 27.5% and 25.1%, respectively.

The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2019 was primarily impacted by the mix of income generated among the jurisdictions in which the Company operates along with the exclusion of losses in the US Virgin Islands and India where the Company cannot benefit from those losses as required by ASC 740-270-30-36(a), in addition to the following discrete items: (i) a $1.3 million deferred tax benefit related to an investment tax credit, and (ii) a $0.5 million net interest expense on unrecognized tax positions.

The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2018 was primarily impacted by the mix of income generated among the jurisdictions in which the Company operates along with the exclusion of losses in the US

Virgin Islands and India where the Company cannot benefit from those losses as required by ASC 740-270-30-36(a), in addition to the following discrete items: (i) a $1.5 million increase (net) of unrecognized tax positions, (ii) a $0.5 million benefit (net) to record a return to accrual adjustment, and (iii) a $1.4 million benefit (net) to record a valuation allowance release on an indefinite lived intangible asset.

The Company’s effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 was 26.7% and 30.7%, respectively.

The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was primarily impacted by the mix of income generated among the jurisdictions in which the Company operates along with the exclusion of losses in the US Virgin Islands and India where the Company cannot benefit from those losses as required by ASC 740-270-30-36(a), in addition to the following discrete items: (i) a $1.3 million deferred tax benefit related to an investment tax credit, and (ii) a $0.5 million benefit from the reversal of a deferred tax liability due to an intercompany debt restructure.

The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was primarily impacted by the mix of income generated among the jurisdictions in which the Company operates along with the exclusion of losses in the US Virgin Islands and India where the Company cannot benefit from those losses as required by ASC 740-270-30-36(a), in addition to the following discrete items: (i) a $2.0 million increase (net) of unrecognized tax positions, (ii) a $585 thousand benefit (net) to record a return to accrual adjustment, (iii) a $1.4 million benefit (net) to record a valuation allowance adjustment on an indefinite lived intangible asset, (iv) a $514 thousand benefit for the release of a capital loss valuation allowance due to a capital gain on a sale of a wireless license, and (v) a $695 thousand provision for the intercompany sale of assets from the US to the US Virgin Islands.

The Company’s effective tax rate is based upon estimated income before provision for income taxes for the year, composition of the income in different countries, and adjustments, if any, in the applicable quarterly periods for potential tax consequences, benefits and/or resolutions of tax contingencies. The Company’s consolidated tax rate will continue to be impacted by any transactional or one-time items in the future and the mix of income in any given year generated among the jurisdictions in which the Company operates. While the Company believes it has adequately provided for all tax positions, amounts asserted by taxing authorities could materially differ from the Company’s accrued positions as a result of uncertain and complex application of tax laws and regulations. Additionally, the recognition and measurement of certain tax benefits include estimates and judgment by management. Accordingly, the Company could record additional provisions or benefits for US federal, state, and foreign tax matters in future periods as new information becomes available.