| 9. | INCOME TAXES |
As of June 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company had approximately $2,800,000 and $2,300,000, respectively, of U.S. net operating losses carried forward to offset taxable income in future years which expire commencing in fiscal 2026 and run through 2037. The related deferred income tax asset of these net operating losses is estimated to be approximately $1,000,000 and $800,000 as of June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. However, there is no net tax asset recorded as of June 30, 2017 or June 30, 2016 as a 100% valuation allowance has been established for the tax benefit generated. EcoGen also has a net operating loss as of June 30, 2017 for which no deferred tax asset has been provided.
The Company accounts for interest and penalties relating to uncertain tax provisions in the current period statement of operations, as necessary. The Company has never filed a tax return. In order to utilize the available net operating loss carryforwards, the Company will need to prepare and file all tax returns since its inception. The Company’s tax years from inception are subject to examination.
Due to our history of operating losses and the uncertainty surrounding the realization of the deferred tax assets in future years, our management has determined that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized in future periods. Accordingly, the Company has recorded a valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets.