Income Tax Expense

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Income Tax Expense [Abstract]

Income Tax Expense

Note 3 - Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense is less than the amount calculated using the statutory tax rate, primarily as a result of tax-exempt income earned from state and municipal securities and loans and investments in tax credits.

Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Projects

As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company was invested in four partnerships that provide affordable housing. The balance of the investments, which is included within other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheet, was $1,088,000 and $1,218,000 as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Investments purchased prior to January 1, 2015, are accounted for utilizing the effective yield method. As of June 30, 2015, the Company has $1,143,000 of tax credits remaining that will be recognized over seven years. Tax credits of $49,000 and $99,000 were recognized as a reduction of tax expense during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively.