Two Harbors Investment Corp. Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Components [Line Items]
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)									$ 808	$ (4,586)	$ 4,731
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)									5	3	0
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)									813	(4,583)	4,731
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)									83,598	(37,636)	(5,837)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations	$ 6,602	$ 23,726	$ 49,119	$ 4,964	$ (10,203)	$ (7,834)	$ (16,605)	$ (7,577)	$ 84,411	$ (42,219)	$ (1,106)

Amount of current federal tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations.

Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to taxable income (loss) from continuing operations.

Amount of current state and local tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations.

Amount of deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations.