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Income Taxes
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Income Taxes [Abstract]  
Income Taxes

Note 13—Income Taxes

Our effective tax rate was 32 percent in first quarter 2012, which includes a 4 percent benefit for noncontrolling interests. Our effective tax rate was a benefit of 29 percent in first quarter 2011, which included a 13 percent non-cash charge for share–based compensation. In addition, 2012 and 2011 effective tax rates include the effect of state income taxes, nondeductible items and benefits of percentage depletion and the 2011 rate includes the effect of charitable contributions related to timberland conservation.

We have not provided a valuation allowance for our deferred tax asset because we believe it is likely it will be recoverable in future periods.

At first quarter-end 2012, our unrecognized tax benefits totaled $6,138,000, all of which would affect our effective tax rate if recognized.