The components of income tax benefit (expense) are as follows:
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For the Year Ended December 31, |
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2016 |
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2015 |
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2014 |
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(In thousands) |
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Current taxes: |
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Federal |
$ |
6 |
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$ |
(11 |
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$ |
— |
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State |
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8 |
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(48 |
) |
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(127 |
) |
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Total current income tax benefit (expense) |
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14 |
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(59 |
) |
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(127 |
) |
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Deferred taxes: |
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Federal |
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8 |
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1,193 |
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2,057 |
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State |
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(195 |
) |
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1,041 |
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(509 |
) |
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Total deferred income tax benefit (expense) |
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(187 |
) |
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2,234 |
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1,548 |
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Total income tax benefit (expense) |
$ |
(173 |
) |
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$ |
2,175 |
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$ |
1,421 |
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