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Income Taxes
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]  
Income Taxes [Text Block]
K.            Income Taxes
The Company had total federal and state net operating loss carry-forwards ("NOLs") of $7,607,000 and $14,559,000, respectively, as of December 31, 2013.  These NOLs expire through 2033 if not utilized prior to their expiration. The Company had research and development credit carry-forwards of approximately $1,178,000 at December 31, 2013 that can be used to reduce future income tax liabilities and expire principally between 2020 and 2033.  In addition, the Company has foreign tax credit carry-forwards of approximately $359,000 at December 31, 2013 that are available to reduce future U.S. income tax liabilities subject to certain limitations.  These foreign tax credit carry-forwards expire at various times between 2018 and 2020.
The Company maintains a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets under the provisions of ASC 740, Income Taxes, based on the Company's assessment of the uncertainty surrounding the realization of the favorable U.S. tax benefits in future tax returns.  When assessing the need for valuation allowances, the Company considers future taxable income and ongoing prudent and feasible tax planning strategies.  Should a change in circumstances lead to a change in judgment about the ability to realize deferred tax assets in future years, the Company will adjust related valuation allowances in the period that the change in circumstances occurs, along with a corresponding increase or charge to income.
The Company recorded a net tax provision of $0 and $3,922,000, for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.