Funds Received from Sale of Income Tax Net Operating Losses

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Funds Received from Sale of Income Tax Net Operating Losses

Note 11: Funds Received from Sale of Income Tax Net Operating Losses

As of December 31, 2015, the Company has approximately $166,000,000 of federal net operating loss carryforwards (expiring in the years 2018 through 2035) available to offset future federal taxable income. The Company also has approximately $36,000,000 of Pennsylvania state net operating loss carryforwards (expiring in the years 2018 through 2033) and approximately $29,000,000 of New Jersey state net operating loss carryforwards (expiring in the years 2034 and 2035) available to offset future state taxable income.

In January 2016, the Company effectively sold $16,000,000 of its New Jersey state net operating loss carryforward for the year 2014 for approximately $1,320,000, and also sold New Jersey research and development credits for $241,000. The utilization of certain state net operating loss carry-forwards may be subject to annual limitations. With no tax due for the foreseeable future, the Company has determined that the accounting for interest or penalties related to the payment of tax is not necessary at this time.