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Income Taxes
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
The Company's effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2021 was 21.0% and is consistent with the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21% as state income taxes and a one time foreign expense associated with pension are offset by tax benefits on certain share-based payments. The Company's effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2020 was 23.0%, which differs from the U.S. statutory rate of 21% primarily due to state income taxes, higher foreign entity losses in jurisdictions where we cannot take tax benefits, partially offset by tax benefits on certain share-based payments.
At March 31, 2021, the Company had a gross liability for unrecognized tax benefits of $9.1 million. The Company has recognized tax benefits associated with these liabilities of $2.7 million at March 31, 2021. The gross liability includes amounts associated with foreign tax exposure in prior periods.
The Company recognizes interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in operating expenses. The Company's liability for accrued interest related to uncertain tax positions was $1.1 million at March 31, 2021.
We are subject to regular review and audit by both foreign and domestic tax authorities. While we believe our tax positions will be sustained, the final outcome of tax audits and related litigation may differ materially from the tax amounts recorded in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.