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Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Net deferred tax asset (liability)	$ 2,448	$ 22,554
Liability for uncertain tax positions	100	103
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate	100
Interest on income taxes accrued	$ 12	$ 12
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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Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards, net of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences.

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The noncurrent portion of the amount recognized for uncertain tax positions as of the balance sheet date.

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The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate.

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