Computation of Earnings Per Share

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2018

Computation of Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation of Earnings Per Share

6.Computation of Earnings Per Share

Basic and diluted earnings per share are calculated as follows:

	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2018		2017
Net income	$	317,300	$	641,500
Weighted average shares outstanding for the period		1,416,699		1,550,032
Basic earnings per share	$	0.22	$	0.41
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.22	$	0.41

Basic earnings per common share is computed using net income and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted earnings per common share are computed using net income and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, assuming dilution.  Weighted average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution, include potentially dilutive common shares outstanding during the period.