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INCOME TAXES
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2015
Notes to Financial Statements  
Note 2 - INCOME TAXES

At June 30, 2015, the Company's effective tax rate differs from the US federal statutory tax rate primarily due to a valuation allowance recorded against net deferred tax assets in all jurisdictions in which the Company operates. At June 30, 2014, the Company's effective tax rate differed from the US federal statutory tax rate primarily due to earnings taxed at the lower income tax rate in Cyprus.

 

We regularly review deferred tax assets to assess their potential realization and establish a valuation allowance for portions of such assets to reduce the carrying value if we do not consider it to be more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be realized. Our review includes evaluating both positive (e.g., sources of taxable income) and negative (e.g., recent historical losses) evidence that could impact the realizability of our deferred tax assets. At June 30, 2015 the Company has a maintained a valuation allowance against all net deferred tax assets in each jurisdiction in which it is subject to income tax.

 

As of June 30, 2015 the Company has no uncertain tax positions recorded in any jurisdiction where it is subject to income tax. The Company has recorded $43,611 of interest and penalties as interest expense for the six month period ended June 30, 2015 in accordance with this policy.