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Income Taxes - Expected Expiry Dates of NOL's (Details) - United States $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
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State NOL's |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
Net operating loss carryforwards, not subject to expiration | $ 44,370
Net operating loss carryforwards | 296,981
State NOL's | 2022-2035 |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
Net operating loss carryforwards, subject to expiration | 227,538
State NOL's | 2036-2040 |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
Net operating loss carryforwards, subject to expiration | 25,073
Federal NOL's |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
Net operating loss carryforwards, not subject to expiration | 95
Net operating loss carryforwards | 10,349
Federal NOL's | 2022-2035 |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
Net operating loss carryforwards, subject to expiration | 10,238
Federal NOL's | 2036-2040 |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
Net operating loss carryforwards, subject to expiration | $ 16

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