| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 168 - Disclosure - Components of Deferred Income Tax Liabilities and Assets (Detail) (http://www.aaronsinc.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureComponentsOfDeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesAndAssets) |
| Table | Schedule of Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000706688 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Legal Entity [Axis] | Entity [Domain] |
| Schedule of Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities [Line Items] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2012-12-31 | 2011-12-31 | |
Deferred Tax Liabilities: | ||
Lease Merchandise and Property, Plant and Equipment | 279,926,000 | 329,497,000 |
Other, Net | 34,014,000 | 29,607,000 |
Total Deferred Tax Liabilities | 313,940,000 | 359,104,000 |
Deferred Tax Assets: | ||
Accrued Liabilities | 25,365,000 | 33,826,000 |
Advance Payments | 15,834,000 | 16,432,000 |
Federal Net Operating Loss | 10,936,000 | |
Other, Net | 9,677,000 | 11,760,000 |
Total Deferred Tax Assets | 50,876,000 | 72,954,000 |
Less Valuation Allowance | (657,000) | (812,000) |
Net Deferred Tax Liabilities | 263,721,000 | 286,962,000 |