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Note 8 - Income Taxes
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3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2012
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| Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] |
8. Income
Taxes
We account for income taxes in accordance with FASB ASC 740, Income Taxes. FASB ASC 740 prescribes the use of the liability method whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. In assessing the realizability of deferred income tax assets, we consider whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will be realized. The realization of the deferred tax assets, including net operating loss carryforwards, is subject to our ability to generate sufficient taxable income during the periods in which the temporary differences become realizable. In evaluating whether a valuation allowance is required, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including prior operating results, the nature and reason of any losses, our forecast of future taxable income, and the dates of which any deferred tax assts are expected to expire. These assumptions require a significant amount of judgment, including estimates of future taxable income. The estimates are based on our best judgment at the time made based on current and projected circumstances and conditions. We believe that the full value of the asset can be utilized in the future and thus no reserve is recorded against the net asset balance. We file tax returns with U.S. federal and state jurisdictions and are no longer subject to income tax examinations for years before 2007. |

