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Income Taxes
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes

4.     Income Taxes 

 

On December 22, 2017 the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law, making significant changes to the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. The major provisions include a corporate tax rate decrease from 35% to 21%, effective for years beginning after December 31, 2017, and changes in business-related exclusions and deductions. 

 

The Company calculates its provision for income taxes during interim reporting periods by applying the estimated annual effective tax rate for the full fiscal year to pre-tax income or loss, excluding discrete items, for the reporting period. 

 

A valuation allowance for deferred tax assets is recognized when it is more likely than not that some or all of the benefit from the deferred tax assets will not be realized. To assess that likelihood, the Company uses its current financial position, results of operations, both actual and forecasted, the reversal of deferred tax liabilities, and tax planning strategies, as well as the current and forecasted business economics, to determine whether a valuation allowance is required. The result of the Company’s assessment is that it is more likely than not that the Company will generate sufficient taxable income to utilize the deferred tax assets. Therefore, as of September 30, 2018, the valuation allowance of $1.0 million was released.