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INCOME TAXES (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income tax penalties and interest accrued for unrecognized tax position	$ 5,000
State Authorities [Member]
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Tax year open to examination	2016 2017 2018 2019
Federal Authorities [Member]
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Tax year open to examination	2016 2017 2018 2019

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Tax year that remains open to examination under enacted tax laws, in CCYY format.

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