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Income Taxes - Summary of Valuation Allowance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Valuation allowance, beginning of year | $ 177,663 | $ 141,950 | $ 279,683
Net release of valuation allowance | 0 | (1,772) | (2,791)
Net increase (decrease) in deferred tax assets with a full valuation allowance | 27,760 | 37,485 | (134,942)
Valuation allowance, end of year | $ 205,423 | $ 177,663 | $ 141,950

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