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TAXES BASED ON INCOME (Details 2) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Feb. 02, 2013
Jan. 28, 2012
Jan. 29, 2011
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits      
Balance at the beginning of the period $ 310 $ 285 $ 544
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 45 24 38
Reductions based on tax positions related to the current year (9)   (273)
Additions for tax positions of prior years 1 24 13
Reductions for tax positions of prior years (27) (11) (21)
Settlements (21) (12) (16)
Balance at the end of the period 299 310 285
Impact on effective tax rate, if amount of unrecognized tax benefits is recognized 70 81 85
Interest and penalties recognized (recoveries) (8) (24) (2)
Interest and penalties accrued $ 33 $ 54