Envestnet, Inc. Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Income Taxes (NOL) (Details)

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Income Taxes (NOL) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (NOL) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Federal
Operating Loss Carryforwards
NOL carryforwards	$ 249,653
Federal \| Research and development
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Tax credit carryforward	10,430
State
Operating Loss Carryforwards
NOL carryforwards	143,775
State \| Alternative minimum
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Tax credit carryforward	21
State \| Research and development
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Tax credit carryforward	8,103
Foreign
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Tax credit carryforward	$ 2,459
Minimum
Operating Loss Carryforwards
AMT credits refundable , Percent	50.00%
Maximum
Operating Loss Carryforwards
AMT credits refundable , Percent	100.00%

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