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14. Income Taxes (Details Narrative) | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
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Operating loss carryforwards | $ 186,000 | [1]
Montana [Member] |  |
Operating loss carryforwards | 2,313,000 | [2]
Idaho state [Member] |  |
Operating loss carryforwards | 940,000 | [3]
Mexican |  |
Operating loss carryforwards | $ 8,400,000 | [4]
[1] | Expire various dated between 2030 and 2035
[2] | Expire between 2017 and 2022
[3] | Expire between 2033 and 2035
[4] | Expire between 2022 and 2025

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