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Federal and State Income Taxes (Details Textual) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Summary of Tax Credit Carryforwards |  |
Federal income tax credit carryforwards expiration date | Dec. 31, 2033 |
Income Tax Uncertainties |  |
Unrecognized income tax benefit | $ 0 | $ 0
Accrued liabilities for the payment of interest or penalties | 0 | 0
Valuation Allowance |  |
Deferred tax valuation allowance | 0 | 0
Federal and State Income Taxes |  |
Base year reserve for bad debts | $ 3,600,000 |

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