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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	24 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2014	Aug. 02, 2015	Jan. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2014
Internal Revenue Service
Contingent increase in deferred tax asset before valuation allowance		$ 12
IRS
Internal Revenue Service
Tentative settlement amount				$ 27
Home Depot Incorporated
Internal Revenue Service
Amount paid in order to stop the accrual of interest on the Tentative Settlement amount	$ 27
Home Depot Incorporated \| IRS
Internal Revenue Service
Cash refunds received			$ 354