Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

(In millions)

Year Ended September 30,	2020		2019		2018
Accounts Receivable - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Balance at beginning of period	$	173	$	169	$	172
Provision charged to costs and expenses	20		37		14
Accounts charged off, net of recoveries	(21)		(21)		(17)
Acquisition (divestiture) of businesses	—		(10)		—
Currency translation	1		(2)		—
Balance at end of period	$	173	$	173	$	169
Deferred Tax Assets - Valuation Allowance
Balance at beginning of period	$	5,068	$	5,088	$	3,735
Allowance provision for new operating and other loss carryforwards	624		195		1,639
Allowance provision (benefits)	(174)		(215)		(286)
Balance at end of period	$	5,518	$	5,068	$	5,088