Income Taxes

6 Months Ended

Jan. 29, 2022

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

The following table provides details of income taxes (in millions, except percentages):

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	January 29, 2022			January 23, 2021			January 29, 2022			January 23, 2021
Income before provision for income taxes	$	3,603		$	3,255		$	7,260		$	5,936
Provision for income taxes	$	630		$	710		$	1,307		$	1,217
Effective tax rate	17.5		%	21.8		%	18.0		%	20.5		%

As of January 29, 2022, we had $3.1 billion of unrecognized tax benefits, of which $2.3 billion, if recognized, would favorably impact the effective tax rate. We regularly engage in discussions and negotiations with tax authorities regarding tax matters in various jurisdictions. We believe it is reasonably possible that certain federal, foreign, and state tax matters may be concluded in the next 12 months. Specific positions that may be resolved include issues involving transfer pricing and various other matters.