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Merger and Other Acquisition Expenses Merger and Other Acquisition Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Merger related expenses |  |  |  |
Transaction | [1] | $ 0 | $ 18,252 | $ 0
Severance and retention | [2] | 3,897 | 15,229 | 0
Other | [3] | 5,165 | 2,739 | 0
Total merger related expenses |  | 9,062 | 36,220 | 0
Other Acquisition Costs [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Transaction and integration |  | 0 | 450 | 2,875
Total other acquisition expenses |  | 0 | 450 | 2,875
Total merger and other acquisition expenses |  | 9,062 | 36,670 | $ 2,875
Acquisition related costs, income tax benefit |  | 3,900 |  |
Employee Severance |  |  |  |
Other Acquisition Costs [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Payments for Restructuring |  | 7,400 | 10,400 |
Restructuring Reserve |  | $ 1,300 | $ 4,800 |
[1] | For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company recognized an income tax benefit of $3.9 million, respectively, related to the Merger transaction expenses; a significant portion of these expenses were not deductible for income tax purposes.
[2] | For the year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company made severance and retention payments of $7.4 million and $10.4 million, respectively, and as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, had $1.3 million and $4.8 million, respectively, accrued for future payments. Accrued severance and retention is included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
[3] | Represents accelerated share-based compensation expense related to restricted stock awards for certain First Cash employees which vested as a result of the Merger and other integration expenses.

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