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INCOME TAXES
6 Months Ended
Jun. 27, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
INCOME TAXES
14. INCOME TAXES
The effective tax rate in the second quarter of 2021 and 2020 was 26.9% and 44.4%, respectively, and the effective tax rate for the comparable six month periods was 22.8% and 27.2%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2020 reflects the impact of $2.2 million of permanent tax differences due to certain Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act payroll tax credits. In addition, the first six months of 2021 includes the impact of the recognition of excess tax benefits on share-based compensation that was recorded as a reduction to income tax expense upon realization in the amount of $5.7 million.
 
Cash paid for income taxes in the second quarter and first six months of 2021 was $24.0 million and $24.1 million, respectively. The Company made an immaterial amount of income tax payments in the second quarter and first six months of 2020.