Independent Bank Corp. provided earnings guidance for the year 2014. For the year, the company expects effective tax rate to about 30%, which will negatively impact earnings per share. Based upon an anticipated 2014 effective tax rate of about 30%, the company anticipates the 2014 diluted earnings per share will be in a range between $2.42 and $2.52.

The company also provided net charge-off guidance for the year 2014. For the year, the company expects net charge-offs to be $9 million to $12 million against $8.8 million in 2013.