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INCOME TAXES
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2015
Notes to Financial Statements  
NOTE 8. INCOME TAXES

We utilize the liability method of accounting for income taxes as set forth in ASC 740. Under the liability method, deferred taxes are determined based on the temporary differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities using tax rates expected to be in effect during the years in which the basis differences reverse. A valuation allowance is recorded when it is more likely than not that some of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. In determining the need for valuation allowances we consider projected future taxable income and the availability of tax planning strategies.

 

We have deferred tax assets mainly from net operating loss and tax credit carry forwards available in certain jurisdictions. During the fourth quarter of 2014, management concluded that it is more likely than not that the Company will not realize its net deferred tax assets, and the Company establish a full valuation against its net deferred tax assets with finite life.

 

We assess our income tax positions and record tax benefits for all years subject to examination based upon our evaluation of the facts, circumstances and information available as of the reporting date. For those tax positions where there is a greater than 50% likelihood that a tax benefit will be sustained, we have recorded the largest amount of tax benefit that may potentially be realized upon ultimate settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. For those income tax positions where there is less than 50% likelihood that a tax benefit will be sustained, no tax benefit has been recognized in the financial statements. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015 we do not believe we had any significant tax positions nor did we have any positions for interest or penalties related to such positions.

 

Since inception, we have been subject to tax by both federal and state taxing authorities. Until the respective statutes of limitations expire (which may be as much as 20 years while we have unused NOL's), we are subject to income tax audits in the jurisdictions in which we operate.