Meritage Homes Corporation Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

INCOME TAXES - Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Current Taxes:
Federal	$ 38,713	$ 20,528	$ 67,826	$ 32,902
State	9,549	4,656	14,570	7,963
Total	$ 48,262	$ 25,184	$ 82,396	$ 40,865

Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations.