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Note 11 - Income Taxes
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]

11. Income Taxes


The effective income tax rates for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 were 36.3% and 35.1%, respectively. The increase in the effective income tax rate is partially attributable to a decrease in the Company’s federal domestic production activity deduction due to lower pre-tax income during the first half of 2015 compared to the first half of 2014. In addition, during the second quarter of 2014, the company recognized a gain related to certain earn-out obligation adjustments in connection with acquisitions; the gain was not taxable and decreased the effective tax rate during that period.