Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Income Taxes - Schedule of Taxable Income Available to Common Shareholders (Details)

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Income Taxes - Schedule of Taxable Income Available to Common Shareholders (Details) - Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Sep. 30, 2016
Jun. 30, 2016
Mar. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Sep. 30, 2015
Jun. 30, 2015
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Taxable Income Available to Common Shareholders [Line Items]                      
Net income available to the Company's shareholders $ 24,073 $ 69,104 $ 73,417 $ 27,150 $ 108,132 $ 44,075 $ 24,481 $ 34,512 $ 193,744 $ 211,200 $ 74,011
Depreciation and amortization                 1,666 12,446 20,575
Sale of assets and interests in unconsolidated entities                 (8,688) (110,248) (9,524)
Equity in earnings from unconsolidated joint ventures                 4,305 6,772 12,910
Share-based payment compensation                 4,596 4,751 (37,193)
Gain on previously held interest in acquired joint venture                 (91,467) 0 0
Other differences                 6,294 (2,831) 1,205
Taxable income available to common shareholders                 $ 110,450 $ 122,090 $ 61,984