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The amount of Section 382 net operating loss carryforwards that the Company is seeking to utilize under amended previously filed tax returns.

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The reduction in federal tax liability the Company has taken relating to net operating loss carryforwards that the Company is seeking to utilize under amended previously filed tax returns.

No definition available.

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The tax refund amount requested by the Company related to amended returns.

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Amount of increase (decrease) to previously recorded tax expense. Includes, but is not limited to, significant settlements of income tax disputes, and unusual tax positions or infrequent actions taken by the entity, including tax assessment reversal, and IRS tax settlement.

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The net amount of all increases and decreases in unrecognized tax benefits for the period.

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