Note 6 - Investments in Affordable Housing Partnerships

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Notes to Financial Statements

Investments In Affordable Housing Partnerships [Text Block]

NOTE

6

:     INVESTMENTS IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIPS

The Company has purchased investments in limited partnerships that were formed to operate low-income housing apartment complexes and single-family housing units throughout Missouri. Effective

January 2015,

the investments are accounted for under the proportional amortization method if certain conditions are met. The Company does

not

have the ability to exert significant influence over the partnerships. For a minimum

15

year compliance period, each partnership must adhere to affordable housing regulatory requirements in order to maintain the utilization of the tax credits. At

December 31, 2017

and

2016,

the net carrying values of the Company’s investments in these entities was

$1,652,358

and

$1,871,582,

respectively, and are included in other assets on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The Company received total income tax credits of

$1,871,058,

$1,221,394

and

$1,221,394

during

2017,

2016

and

2015,

respectively. Amortization of the investment costs was

$1,531,527,

$817,122

and

$885,478

during each of the fiscal years

2017,

2016

and

2015.