Accounts Receivable

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

Receivables [Abstract]

Accounts Receivable [Text Block]

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable, net, consists of the following at December 31:

	2019			2018
Accounts receivable	$	8,549,422		$	9,021,051
Allowances for doubtful accounts	(66,735		)	(75,588		)
Accounts receivable, net	$	8,482,687		$	8,945,463

The company maintains allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments.  The allowances for doubtful accounts are determined using a combination of factors, including the length of time the receivables are outstanding, the current business environment, and historical experience. The company also has notes receivables with certain customers, which are included in “Accounts Receivable, net” in the company's consolidated balance sheets.