Income Taxes

3 Months Ended

Jul. 02, 2021

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

The following table summarizes our effective tax rate for the periods presented:

	Three Months Ended
(In millions, except percentages)	July 2, 2021			July 3, 2020
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	$	252		$	99
Income tax expense (benefit)	$	71		$	(50)
Effective tax rate	28		%	(51)		%

Our effective tax rate for the three months ended July 2, 2021 differs from the federal statutory income tax rate primarily due to state taxes, partially offset by the benefits of lower-tax international earnings and various permanent differences.

Our effective tax rate for the three months ended July 3, 2020 differs from the federal statutory income tax rate primarily due to a tax benefit related to a favorable tax ruling, the benefits of lower-taxed international earnings, and the research and development tax credit, partially offset by state taxes and various permanent differences.

We are a U.S.-based multinational company subject to tax in multiple U.S. and international tax jurisdictions. Our results of operations would be adversely affected to the extent that our geographical mix of income becomes more weighted toward jurisdictions with higher tax rates and would be favorably affected to the extent the relative geographic mix shifts to lower tax jurisdictions. Any change in our mix of earnings is dependent upon many factors and is therefore difficult to predict.

The timing of the resolution of income tax examinations is highly uncertain, and the amounts ultimately paid, if any, upon resolution of the issues raised by the taxing authorities may differ materially from the amounts accrued for each year. Given the potential resolution of uncertain tax positions involves multiple tax periods and jurisdictions, we are unable to accurately estimate when these unrecognized tax benefits will be realized or released. However, it is reasonably possible that there could be significant changes to our unrecognized tax benefits in the next 12 months.

We continue to monitor the progress of ongoing income tax controversies and the impact, if any, of the expected expiration of the statute of limitations in various taxing jurisdictions.