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Income Taxes
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company recorded income tax expense (benefit), of $2,000 and $(580,000) or 0.4% and 31.3% of income or loss before taxes. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded income tax expense (benefit) of $141,000 and $(276,000), or (542.3)% and 32.4% of loss before taxes, respectively. The income tax expense (benefit) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 is comprised of federal and state income taxes. The primary differences between the Company’s September 30, 2017 and 2016 effective tax rates and the statutory federal rate are expenses related to stock-based compensation, nondeductible meals and entertainment and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the impact of a valuation allowance of $192,000 which was originally recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2107 as it was determined that it was more likely than not that the Company would not realize the full amount of its net deferred tax assets. The Company reassesses its effective rate each reporting period and adjusts the annual effective rate if deemed necessary, based on projected annual taxable income (loss).

 

Deferred income taxes are determined based on the estimated future tax effects of differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities given the provisions of enacted tax laws. In providing for deferred taxes, we consider tax regulations of the jurisdictions in which we operate, estimates of future taxable income, and available tax planning strategies.  If tax regulations, operating results or the ability to implement tax-planning strategies vary, adjustment to the carrying value of deferred tax assets and liabilities may be required. Valuation allowances are recorded related to deferred tax assets based on the “more likely than not” criteria.

 

As a result of significant losses in 2016 and through June 2017, as well as the current market conditions and their impact on the Company’s future outlook, management reviewed its deferred tax assets and concluded that the uncertainties related to the realization of its assets had become unfavorable. As of June 30, 2017, the Company had net deferred tax assets of approximately $192,000 which were comprised of temporary differences, including federal and state net operating losses to be carried forward.  Management considered the positive and negative evidence for the potential utilization of the net deferred tax assets and concluded that it was more likely than not that the Company would not realize the full amount of net deferred tax assets. Accordingly, the Company recorded a valuation allowance of $192,000 against these deferred tax assets as of June 30, 2017.  For the three months ended September 30, 2017, the Company recognized limited income tax expense as the net income generated during the third quarter was fully offset by the Company’s valuation allowance recorded against net deferred assets as of June 30, 2017. The profitability in the third quarter has substantially reduced the valuation allowance previously recorded in the second quarter.   

 

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company had unrecognized tax benefits totaling $574,000 and $554,000, respectively, including interest, which relates to state nexus issues. The amount of the unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, that would affect the effective income tax rates of future periods is $574,000. Due to the current statute of limitations regarding the unrecognized tax benefits, the unrecognized tax benefits and associated interest are not expected to change significantly in 2017.