. the effect of this option on earnings per share was anti-dilutive for the years ended december 31 , 2007 , 2006 and 2005 . federal income taxes we have elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust ( 201creit 201d ) under the internal revenue code . to qualify as a reit , we must meet a number of organizational and operational requirements , including a requirement to distribute at least 90% ( 90 % ) of our adjusted taxable income to our stockholders