GENERAL ELECTRIC CO | 2013 | FY | 3


December 31 (In millions) 2013  2012
      
Unrecognized tax benefits$ 5,816 $ 5,445
   Portion that, if recognized, would reduce tax expense and effective tax rate(a)  4,307   4,032
Accrued interest on unrecognized tax benefits  975   961
Accrued penalties on unrecognized tax benefits  164   173
Reasonably possible reduction to the balance of unrecognized tax benefits     
   in succeeding 12 months 0-900  0-800
   Portion that, if recognized, would reduce tax expense and effective tax rate(a) 0-350  0-700
      
      

(a)       Some portion of such reduction might be reported as discontinued operations.

 


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