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INCOME TAXES: - TCJA (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2009
INCOME TAXES |  |
Percentage of ownership by parent | 88.90% |
Maximum percentage of expenses excluding cost of goods sold | 3.00% |
Minimum | Years 2019 through 2025 |  |
INCOME TAXES |  |
BEAT tax rate (as a percent) | 10.00% |
Minimum | Years thereafter |  |
INCOME TAXES |  |
BEAT tax rate (as a percent) | 12.50% |
AMC | Minimum |  |
INCOME TAXES |  |
Percentage of ownership by parent |  | 80.00%

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