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Income Taxes
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes INCOME TAXES
The overall effective tax rate was 26.7% and 25.8% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 respectively and 20.0% and 30.4% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively.
The increase in the effective rate for the three months ended September 30, 2020 is primarily the result of a beneficial adjustment of non-deductible transaction related expenses incurred during the three months ended September 30, 2019 as a result of the GE Transportation acquisition that did not recur in 2020 and tax expense resulting from an internal restructuring which was recognized during the three months ended September 30, 2020.
The decrease in the effective rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 is primarily the result of non-deductible transaction related expenses incurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 as a result of the GE Transportation acquisition that did not recur in 2020 and a decrease in the estimated liabilities resulting from provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that were recognized in 2019.
As of September 30, 2020, the liability for income taxes associated with uncertain tax positions was $12.9 million, of which $11.3 million, if recognized, would favorably affect the Company’s effective income tax rate. As of December 31, 2019, the liability for income taxes associated with unrecognized tax benefits was $17.2 million, of which $17.2 million, if recognized, would favorably affect the Company's effective tax rate.
At this time, the Company believes it is reasonably possible that unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $3.0 million may change within the next 12 months due to the expiration of statutory review periods and current examinations.  
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, legislation concerning taxes was passed during the nine months ended September 30, 2020. While we are continuing to assess the impact of the legislation on our tax planning strategies, we do not expect there to be a material impact to our consolidated financial statements at this time.