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Income Tax
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
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Income Tax –
 
The Company accounts for income taxes by following the asset and liability approach to accounting for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities represent the future tax consequences of the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities versus the tax basis of assets and liabilities. Under this method, deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The impact of the tax rate changes on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in the year that the change is enacted. Management believes that any write-off not allowed for will not have a material impact on the Company's financial position.
 
The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state jurisdictions. Based on its evaluation, the Company believes that it has no significant unrecognized tax positions. The Company’s evaluation was performed for the tax years ended December 31, 2013 through 2016, which are the tax years that remain subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions as of March 31, 2017. The Company does not believe there will be any material changes in its unrecognized tax positions over the next 12 months.
 
The Company may from time to time be assessed interest or penalties by major tax jurisdictions, although any such assessments historically have been minimal and immaterial to its financial results. In accordance with current guidance, the Company classifies interest and penalties as income tax expense is incurred.