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INCOME TAXES
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Income Taxes [Abstract]  
INCOME TAXES
NOTE 10 – INCOME TAXES
 
The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method, the objective of which is to establish deferred tax assets and liabilities for the temporary differences between the financial reporting and the tax bases of the Company’s assets and liabilities at enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when such amounts are realized or settled. A valuation allowance related to deferred tax assets is recorded when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. All of the Company’s deferred tax assets have been fully reserved by a valuation allowance due to management's uncertainty regarding the future profitability of the Company.
 
The Company has recognized no adjustment for uncertain tax provisions. SafeStitch recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in selling, general and administrative costs and expenses; however no such provisions for accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions have been recorded as of June 30, 2013 or December 31, 2012.
 
The tax years 2009-2012 remain open to examination by the major tax jurisdictions in which the Company operates.