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INCOME TAXES
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
INCOME TAXES
In the second quarter of 2016, an adjustment was made to a reserve for a tax matter regarding a historical change in the legal ownership structure of a former nonconsolidated affiliate. The adjustment arose due to legal proceedings and the Corporation’s ongoing assessment of the unrecognized tax benefits, which resulted in an unfavorable impact of $57 million to “Provision for income taxes” in the consolidated statements of income in the second quarter of 2016.

Interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions are recognized as components of "Provision for income taxes" in the consolidated statements of income and totaled a benefit of $1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 (a charge of $90 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016). During the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Corporation recognized a benefit of $1 million for interest and penalties (a charge of $82 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016).