Represents the amount of federal alternative minimum tax credits available.

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Amount of deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized.

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The amount of the tax credit carryforward, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws.

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Note 11 - Federal Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 01, 2014
Note 11 - Federal Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	$ 450,000	$ 0
Federal Alternative Minimum Tax Credits	2,800,000
Losses on Capital Investments Acquired [Member]
Note 11 - Federal Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance			500,000
General Business Tax Credit Carryforward [Member]
Note 11 - Federal Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount	$ 600,000