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The components of income tax expense as shown in our Consolidated Statements of Operations were as follows: 

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State tax operating loss carryforwards totaled $7.5 million as of December 28, 2014 and $9.3 million as of December 29, 2013. Such loss carryforwards expire in accordance with provisions of applicable tax laws and have remaining lives generally ranging from 1 to 20 years. 

The components of the net deferred tax assets and liabilities recognized in our Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows: 

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 We assess whether a valuation allowance should be established against deferred tax assets based on the consideration of both positive and negative evidence using a “more likely than not” standard. In making such 

