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Income Tax Provision
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2015
Income Tax Provision [Abstract]  
Income Tax Provision

8. INCOME TAX PROVISION

The Company files federal, state, and foreign income tax returns in jurisdictions with varying statutes of limitations. Income taxes are computed using the asset and liability method in accordance with FASB ASC 740, “Income Taxes”, under which deferred income taxes are provided for the temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of the Company’s assets and liabilities. Deferred taxes are measured using provisions of currently enacted tax laws. A valuation allowance against deferred tax assets is recorded when it is more-likely-than-not that such assets will not be fully realized. The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets as it is more-likely-than-not that the benefit of the deferred tax assets will not be recognized in future periods. Tax credits are accounted for as a reduction of income taxes in the year in which the credit originates. The Company does not expect any significant unrecognized tax benefits to arise over the next twelve months.

The Company’s provision for income taxes for continuing operations in interim periods is computed by applying its estimated annual effective rate against its loss before income tax (expense) benefit for the period. In addition, non-recurring or discrete items are recorded during the period in which they occur. The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 was (0.09%) and (0.87%), respectively. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 was (0.12%) and (0.33%), respectively.

The Company has not had to accrue any interest and penalties related to unrecognized income tax benefits as a result of offsetting net operating losses. However, if the situation occurs, the Company will recognize interest and penalties within the income tax expense (benefit) line in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss and within the related tax liability line in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.