Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Note 9. Income Taxes

The difference between the applicable statutory tax rates and the provision for income tax recorded by the Company is primarily attributable to the change in the Company's valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets and the tax treatment of certain gains and losses recorded under GAAP.

The potential benefit of net operating loss carryforwards has not been recognized in the consolidated financial statements since the Company cannot determine that it is more likely than not that such benefit will be utilized in future years. The tax years 2006 through 2019 remain open to examination by federal authorities in certain jurisdictions in which the Company operates, namely China and Hong Kong. The components of the net deferred tax assets and the amount of the valuation allowance are as follows: (in thousands)

	December 31,
	2019			2018
Deferred tax assets
Net operating loss carryforwards		4,494			3,577
Valuation allowance		(4,494	)		(3,577	)
Net deferred tax assets	$	—		$	—

The Company continually evaluates its uncertain income tax positions and may record a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits resulting from uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in an income tax return. Estimated interest and penalties are recorded as a component of interest expense and other expense, respectively.

Because tax laws are complex and subject to different interpretations, significant judgment is required. As a result, the Company makes certain estimates and assumptions in: (1) calculating its income tax expense, deferred tax assets, and deferred tax liabilities; (2) determining any valuation allowance recorded against deferred tax assets; and (3) evaluating the amount of unrecognized tax benefits, as well as the interest and penalties related to such uncertain tax positions. The Company's estimates and assumptions may differ significantly from tax benefits ultimately realized. Historically, the Company has not filed income tax returns and the related required informational filings in the U.S. Certain informational filings if not filed contain penalties. The Company is currently addressing this issue with advisors to determine the amount of potential payments due. Given the complexity of the issue the Company is unable to quantify a range of potential loss. Accordingly, no liability has been recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets in respect of this matter. However, such potential penalties may be material to the Company's financial statements.