INCOME TAXES (Notes)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2024

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

INCOME TAXES

The consolidated effective tax rate for the quarter and year-to-date periods ended June 29, 2024 was 22%. The consolidated effective tax rate for the quarter and year-to-date periods ended July 1, 2023 was 21%.

As of June 29, 2024, the Company classified $8 million of unrecognized tax benefits as a current tax liability. Management's estimate of reasonably possible changes in unrecognized tax benefits during the next twelve months consists of the current liability expected to be settled within one year, offset by approximately $3 million of projected additions related primarily to ongoing intercompany transfer pricing activity. Management is currently unaware of any issues under review that could result in significant additional payments, accruals or other material deviation in this estimate.

The Company’s total gross unrecognized tax benefits as of June 29, 2024 was $34 million. Of this balance, $29 million represents the amount that, if recognized, would affect the Company’s effective income tax rate in future periods.

The accrual balance for tax-related interest was approximately $5 million at June 29, 2024.