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Income Tax - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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Valuation Allowance [Line Items] |  |
Additional paid-in capital | $ 1,005,366 | $ 1,054,997
Unrecorded deferred tax liability | 5,300 |
CFS |  |
Valuation Allowance [Line Items] |  |
Additional paid-in capital | 13,400 |
Ameriana |  |
Valuation Allowance [Line Items] |  |
Additional paid-in capital | 11,900 |
State and Local Jurisdiction |  |
Valuation Allowance [Line Items] |  |
State tax loss carryforward | 19,300 |
State deferred tax assets | $ 5,000 |

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