W&T Offshore, Inc. Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Note 12 - Income Taxes - Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Sep. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Current									$ 134	$ (11,092)	$ 35
Deferred									(30,287)	(64,102)	500
Total income tax (benefit) expense	$ (6,900)	$ (21,100)	$ (8,700)	$ 6,500	$ (8,200)	$ (55,500)	$ (11,700)	$ 200	$ (30,153)	$ (75,194)	$ 535

Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations.