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Income Taxes
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes

NOTE 13.  INCOME TAXES

 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded for the estimated future tax effects of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and amounts reported in the accompanying balance sheets. The change in deferred tax assets and liabilities for the period represents the deferred tax provision or benefit for the period. Effects of changes in enacted tax laws in deferred tax assets and liabilities are reflected as an adjustment to the tax provision or benefit in the period of enactment.

 

The Company follows the provisions of ASC 740, Income Taxes, to account for any uncertainty in income taxes with respect to the accounting for all tax positions taken (or expected to be taken) on any income tax return. This guidance applies to all open tax periods in all tax jurisdictions in which the Company is required to file an income tax return. Under U.S. GAAP, in order to recognize an uncertain tax benefit the taxpayer must be more likely than not of sustaining the position, and the measurement of the benefit is calculated as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely to be realized upon resolution of the benefit. The Company determined that no uncertain tax positions have been taken or are expected to be taken that could have a material effect on the Company’s income tax liabilities. Interest and penalties, if any, would be recorded to general and administrative expenses.

 

On January 8, 2014, we were notified by the Arizona Commerce Authority (“Authority”) that we meet the program requirements to receive a “Certificate of Qualification” and, therefore, are eligible for a partial refund of research and development investments. Our research and development tax credit for 2013 is $703,000 which made us eligible to claim a partial refund of 75% or $527,000. We claimed this partial refund and, by doing so, irrevocably forfeited the remaining 25% tax credit amount along with any additional tax credits that might become available if our qualifying expenses increase or income tax liability decreases. The $527,000 refund has been received and is recorded as a non-operating benefit from income taxes. If the amount received for this tax credit is later determined to be incorrect or invalid, the excess may be treated as a tax deficiency.