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Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Net deferred tax asset (liability) | $ 22,554,000 | $ 8,449,000
Liability for uncertain tax positions | 100,000 | 3,200,000
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate | 100,000 |
Interest on income taxes accrued | 0 | 2,000,000
Income tax penalties accrued | $ 0 | $ 300,000
Returns open to examination, minimum (years) | 3 years |
Returns open to examination, maximum (years) | 5 years |
Returns open to examination, state impact of federal changes, maximum (years) | 2 years |

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