JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | 2013 | FY | 3


The following table sets forth the cash received from the exercise of stock options under all stock-based incentive arrangements, and the actual income tax benefit realized related to tax deductions from the exercise of the stock options.
Year ended December 31, (in millions)
 
2013

 
2012

 
2011

Cash received for options exercised
 
$
166

 
$
333

 
$
354

Tax benefit realized(a)
 
42

 
53

 
31

(a)
The tax benefit realized from dividends or dividend equivalents paid on equity-classified share-based payment awards that are charged to retained earnings are recorded as an increase to additional paid-in capital and included in the pool of excess tax benefits available to absorb tax deficiencies on share-based payment awards.

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