Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

INCOME TAXES (Details)

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INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Current:      
Federal $ 54,778 $ 54,815 $ 48,505
State 9,259 8,717 7,723
Foreign 3,883 3,648 3,373
Deferred:      
Federal (468) (2,326) 191
State 730 484 528
Foreign 94 (28) 65
TOTAL PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 68,276 65,310 60,385
Reconciliation of primary factors causing income tax expense to be different than the federal statutory rate      
Income tax at statutory rate 67,063 61,825 56,384
State income tax expense (net of federal benefit) 6,498 5,835 5,477
Foreign tax benefit (2,661) (2,560) (2,109)
Other (2,624) 210 633
TOTAL PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 68,276 65,310 60,385
Effective income tax rate (as a percent) 35.60% 37.00% 37.50%
Income taxes paid net of refunds $ 69,354 $ 62,998 $ 51,983