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Income Taxes
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Notes to Financial Statements    
Income Taxes

 

Note 8. Income Taxes

At March 31, 2011 and 2010, we had gross deferred tax assets in excess of deferred tax liabilities of $1.54 million and approximately $166,000, respectively. We determined that it is not “more likely than not” that such assets will be realized, and as such have applied a valuation allowance of $1.54 million and approximately $166,000 as of March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. We evaluate our ability to realize our deferred tax assets each period and adjust the amount of our valuation allowance, if necessary. If there is an ownership change, as defined under Internal Revenue Code section 382, the use of net operating loss and credit carry-forwards may be subject to limitation on use. We operate within multiple taxing jurisdictions and are subject to audit in those jurisdictions. Because of the complex issues involved, any claims can require an extended period to resolve.

FASB ASC 740 – Income Taxes requires that a valuation allowance be established when it is more likely than not all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. A review of all available positive and negative evidence needs to be considered, including our current and past performance, the market environment in which we operate, the utilization of past tax credits and length of carry-back and carry-forward periods. Forming a conclusion that a valuation allowance is not needed is difficult when there is negative objective evidence such as cumulative losses in recent years. Cumulative losses weigh heavily in the overall assessment. We have applied a 100% valuation allowance against our net deferred tax assets as of March 31, 2011 and 2010.

The effective tax rate of 0% differs from the statutory United States federal income tax rate of 35% for all periods presented due primarily to the valuation allowance. The valuation allowance increased by approximately $ 1.37 million for the year ended March 31, 2011 and increased by approximately $ .2 million for the year ended March 31, 2010.

The primary components of net deferred tax assets are as follows:

 

    At March 31,
    2011   2010
         
Net Operating Losses   $ 1,530,000    $ 166,000 
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts     9,000      — 
Valuation Allowance     (1,539,000)     (166,000)
Net Deferred Tax Assets   $ —    $ — 

 

At March 31, 2011, we had net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $ 4.7 million for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The U.S. operating losses expire as follows:

Year of Expiration   Year Generated     U.S. Losses
           
3/31/30   3/31/10   $ (475,000)
3/31/31   3/31/11     (4,274,000)
        $ (4,749,000)

 

Uncertain Tax Positions

 

The amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 was $0. There have been no material changes in unrecognized tax benefits through March 31, 2011. The fiscal years March 31, 2011 and 2010 are considered open tax years in U.S. federal and state tax jurisdictions. We currently do not have any audit investigations in any jurisdiction.