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        <ExplanationTxt>IN ACCORDANCE WITH FASB ASC 740, INCOME TAXES, MANAGEMENT EVALUATED ITS ACTIVITIES AND BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR INCOME TAX POSITIONS TAKEN.THEREFORE, MANAGEMENT HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACCOUNTING STANDARD. AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, INFORMATION RETURNS FOR YEARS SUBSEQUENT TO THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014, WERE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BYAUTHORITIES.</ExplanationTxt>
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