INCOME TAXES - Paragraphs (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Net operating loss		$ 3,100,000
Annual offset of net operating loss	$ 563,000
Threshold percentage of taxable income to use net operating loss	80.00%
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Ending Balance	$ 0
Covenant Financial Inc.
Net operating loss	$ 4,600,000

The annual limitations on the use of all operating loss carryforwards available to reduce future taxable income.

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Represents the threshold percentage of taxable income without regard to the net operating loss, considered as the limitations on use of NOLs.

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Amount of operating loss carryforward, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws.

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Amount of unrecognized tax benefits.

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