Taxes On Earnings (Policy)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 27, 2012

Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract]

Taxes On Earnings

As of October 27, 2012 and October 29, 2011, the reserves for unrecognized tax benefits (net of federal tax benefits) were $60.3 million and $52.1 million inclusive of $12.2 million and $12.8 million of related interest, respectively. The Company accounts for interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a part of its provision for taxes on earnings. If recognized, $40.3 million would impact the Company’s effective tax rate. The difference between the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits and the amounts that would impact the effective tax rate relates to amounts attributable to deferred income tax assets and liabilities. These amounts are net of federal and state income taxes.