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Income Taxes - Valuation Allowance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 01, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Income Taxes |  |
Maximum NOL deduction in any year as percentage of taxable income | 80.00% |
Income tax benefit related to valuation allowance |  | $ 6.5

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- Definition Amount of income tax expense (benefit) recognized related to a reduction in the Company's valuation allowance. + References No definition available. + Details
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