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Income Taxes - Operating Loss Carryforwards (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Federal | GNU |
Operating loss carryforwards |
Net operating loss carryforwards | $ 7,600
Operating losses available to offset the entity's consolidated taxable income | 0
U.S. state |
Operating loss carryforwards |
Net operating losses relatable to excess tax benefits | $ 700
U.S. state | Minimum |
Operating loss carryforwards |
Net operating losses lives period | 10 years
U.S. state | Maximum |
Operating loss carryforwards |
Net operating losses lives period | 20 years
U.S. state | CRA |
Operating loss carryforwards |
Net operating loss carryforwards | $ 2,100
U.S. state | GNU |
Operating loss carryforwards |
Net operating loss carryforwards | 2,500
Foreign |
Operating loss carryforwards |
Operating losses subject to expiration | 30
Foreign | CRA |
Operating loss carryforwards |
Net operating loss carryforwards | $ 1,700

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