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Federal Income Tax (Federal Tax Net Operating Loss Carryforwards) (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
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Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
Annual Limitation Of Net Operating Loss Carryforwards | $ 1,900
Operating Loss Carryforwards | 4,153
Operating Loss Carryforwards Tax Effect | 1,454
Tax Year 2029 [Member] |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
Operating Loss Carryforwards | 75
Operating Loss Carryforwards Tax Effect | 26
Tax Year 2030 [Member] |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
Operating Loss Carryforwards | 3,999
Operating Loss Carryforwards Tax Effect | 1,400
Tax Year 2031 [Member] |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
Operating Loss Carryforwards | 79
Operating Loss Carryforwards Tax Effect | $ 28

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