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Income Taxes
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Tax Disclosure Income Taxes
We recognized total income tax expense from continuing operations of $211 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to an income tax benefit of $92 million for the same period in 2020. The increase in income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, was primarily due to the tax effects of an increase in pretax earnings.
As of each reporting date, we consider existing evidence, both positive and negative, that could impact our view with regard to future realization of deferred tax assets. We continue to believe it is more likely than not that the benefit for certain foreign tax credit carryforwards and state net operating loss carryforwards will not be realized. In recognition of this risk, we continue to provide a partial valuation allowance on the deferred tax assets relating to these carryforwards and it is reasonably possible that the valuation allowance may change in the next 12 months.