Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
Jun. 28, 2013
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Note 11. Income Taxes The effective tax rate was approximately 29% and 27% for the three months ended June 28, 2013 and June 29, 2012, respectively. For the three months ended June 28, 2013, the tax expense was reduced by $3 million in tax benefits primarily resulting from tax settlements, lapses of statutes of limitations, and prior year items. These tax benefits were offset by $6 million in tax expense resulting from the sale of short-term investments. For the three months ended June 29, 2012, the tax expense was reduced by $4 million in tax benefits primarily resulting from lapses of statutes of limitations and prior year items. The provision for the three months ended June 28, 2013 and June 29, 2012 otherwise reflects a forecasted tax rate of 29% and 29%, respectively. The forecasted tax rates for both periods presented reflect the benefits of lower-taxed international earnings, domestic manufacturing incentives, and research and development credits (the U.S. federal R&D tax credit is currently set to expire on December 31, 2013), partially offset by state income taxes. We are a U.S.-based multinational company subject to tax in multiple U.S. and international tax jurisdictions. A substantial portion of our international earnings were generated from subsidiaries organized in Ireland and Singapore. 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. Although potential resolution of uncertain tax positions involve multiple tax periods and jurisdictions, it is reasonably possible that the gross unrecognized tax benefits related to these audits could decrease (whether by payment, release, or a combination of both) in the next 12 months by between $15 million and $130 million. Depending on the nature of the settlement or expiration of statutes of limitations, we estimate at least $15 million could affect our income tax provision and therefore benefit the resulting effective tax rate. As of June 28, 2013, we have $76 million on deposit with the IRS pertaining to U.S. tax matters in the Symantec 2005 through 2008 audit cycle. We continue to monitor the progress of ongoing tax controversies and the impact, if any, of the expected expiration of the statute of limitations in various taxing jurisdictions.

Income Taxes

3 Months Ended

Jun. 28, 2013

Note 11. Income Taxes

The effective tax rate was approximately 29% and 27% for the three months ended June 28, 2013 and June 29, 2012, respectively.

For the three months ended June 28, 2013, the tax expense was reduced by $3 million in tax benefits primarily resulting from tax settlements, lapses of statutes of limitations, and prior year items. These tax benefits were offset by $6 million in tax expense resulting from the sale of short-term investments. For the three months ended June 29, 2012, the tax expense was reduced by $4 million in tax benefits primarily resulting from lapses of statutes of limitations and prior year items.

The provision for the three months ended June 28, 2013 and June 29, 2012 otherwise reflects a forecasted tax rate of 29% and 29%, respectively. The forecasted tax rates for both periods presented reflect the benefits of lower-taxed international earnings, domestic manufacturing incentives, and research and development credits (the U.S. federal R&D tax credit is currently set to expire on December 31, 2013), partially offset by state income taxes.

We are a U.S.-based multinational company subject to tax in multiple U.S. and international tax jurisdictions. A substantial portion of our international earnings were generated from subsidiaries organized in Ireland and Singapore. 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. Although potential resolution of uncertain tax positions involve multiple tax periods and jurisdictions, it is reasonably possible that the gross unrecognized tax benefits related to these audits could decrease (whether by payment, release, or a combination of both) in the next 12 months by between $15 million and $130 million. Depending on the nature of the settlement or expiration of statutes of limitations, we estimate at least $15 million could affect our income tax provision and therefore benefit the resulting effective tax rate. As of June 28, 2013, we have $76 million on deposit with the IRS pertaining to U.S. tax matters in the Symantec 2005 through 2008 audit cycle.

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