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INCOME TAXES
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 29, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes INCOME TAXES
Provision for Income Taxes
The following table presents our earnings before the provision for income taxes:
in millionsFiscalFiscalFiscal
202220212020
United States$20,990 $20,320 $16,013 
Foreign1,487 1,417 965 
Total$22,477 $21,737 $16,978 
The following table presents our provision for income taxes:
in millionsFiscalFiscalFiscal
202220212020
Current:
Federal$3,918 $4,066 $3,462 
State880 981 928 
Foreign436 511 329 
Total current5,234 5,558 4,719 
Deferred:
Federal102 (155)(404)
State61 (11)(209)
Foreign(25)(88)6 
Total deferred138 (254)(607)
Provision for income taxes$5,372 $5,304 $4,112 
The following table presents our combined federal, state, and foreign effective tax rates:
FiscalFiscalFiscal
202220212020
Combined federal, state, and foreign effective tax rates23.9 %24.4 %24.2 %
The following table presents the reconciliation of our provision for income taxes at the federal statutory rate of 21% to the actual tax expense:
in millionsFiscalFiscalFiscal
202220212020
Income taxes at federal statutory rate$4,720 $4,565 $3,565 
State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit743 766 568 
Other, net(91)(27)(21)
Total$5,372 $5,304 $4,112 
On August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (“2022 Tax Act”) was enacted into law. The key tax provisions include a 15% minimum tax on adjusted financial statement income. We do not expect any impact to the Company’s effective tax rate as a result of the new 15% minimum tax under the 2022 Tax Act.
Deferred Taxes
The following table presents the tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of our deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities:
in millionsJanuary 29,
2023		January 30,
2022
Assets:
Deferred compensation$236 $471 
Accrued self-insurance liabilities276 272 
State income taxes149 138 
Merchandise inventories30 — 
Non-deductible reserves318 250 
Net operating losses115 150 
Lease liabilities1,879 1,528 
Deferred revenue148 121 
Other56 67 
Total deferred tax assets3,207 2,997 
Valuation allowance(5)(10)
Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance3,202 2,987 
Liabilities:
Merchandise inventories— (14)
Property and equipment(992)(902)
Goodwill and other intangibles(953)(985)
Lease right-of-use assets(1,799)(1,473)
Tax on unremitted earnings(63)(74)
Other(95)(104)
Total deferred tax liabilities(3,902)(3,552)
Net deferred tax liabilities$(700)$(565)
The following table presents our noncurrent deferred tax assets and noncurrent deferred tax liabilities, netted by tax jurisdiction, as presented on the consolidated balance sheets:
in millionsConsolidated Balance Sheet ClassificationJanuary 29,
2023		January 30,
2022
Deferred tax assetsOther assets$319 $344 
Deferred tax liabilitiesDeferred income taxes(1,019)(909)
Net deferred tax liabilities$(700)$(565)
As of January 29, 2023, we recorded deferred tax assets of $115 million for net operating losses, primarily related to state jurisdictions. These losses expire at various dates beginning in 2023. We have concluded that it is more likely than not that tax benefits related to substantially all net operating losses will be realized based upon the expectation that we will generate the necessary taxable income in future periods.
Reinvestment of Unremitted Earnings
Substantially all of our current year foreign cash earnings in excess of working capital and cash needed for strategic investments are not intended to be indefinitely reinvested offshore. Therefore, the tax effects of repatriation for applicable state taxes and foreign withholding taxes of such cash earnings have been provided for in the accompanying consolidated statements of earnings. We have the intent and ability to reinvest substantially all of the $4.1 billion of non-cash unremitted earnings of our non-U.S. subsidiaries indefinitely. Accordingly, no provision for state taxes or foreign withholding taxes was recorded on these unremitted earnings in the accompanying consolidated statements of earnings. It is impracticable for us to determine the amount of unrecognized deferred tax liabilities on these indefinitely reinvested earnings due to the complexities associated with the hypothetical calculation.
Tax Return Examination Status
Our income tax returns are routinely examined by U.S. federal, state and local, and foreign tax authorities. As of January 29, 2023, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal examinations by tax authorities for years before fiscal 2010. Our U.S. federal tax returns for fiscal years 2010 through 2021, with the exception of 2015, are currently under examination by the IRS. With respect to the fiscal years 2010 to 2014, the IRS has issued a proposed adjustment relating to transfer pricing between our entities in the U.S. and China. We are defending our position using all available remedies. There are also ongoing U.S. state and local audits and other foreign audits covering fiscal years 2013 through 2020. We do not expect the results from any ongoing income tax audit to have a material impact on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
Over the next twelve months, it is reasonably possible that the resolution of federal and state tax examinations, as well as the expiration of statutes of limitations, could reduce our unrecognized tax benefits by an immaterial amount. We do not anticipate the resolution of these matters will result in a material change to our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
The following table reconciles the beginning and ending amount of our gross unrecognized tax benefits:
in millionsFiscalFiscalFiscal
202220212020
Unrecognized tax benefits balance at beginning of fiscal year$570 $540 $473 
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year75 80 75 
Additions for tax positions of prior years22 24 72 
Reductions for tax positions of prior years(7)(40)(53)
Reductions due to settlements(1)(29)(22)
Reductions due to lapse of statute of limitations(16)(5)(5)
Unrecognized tax benefits balance at end of fiscal year$643 $570 $540 
Unrecognized tax benefits that if recognized would affect our annual effective income tax rate on net earnings were $537 million, $479 million, and $458 million at January 29, 2023, January 30, 2022, and January 31, 2021, respectively.
Interest and Penalties
Net adjustments to accruals for interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions were immaterial in fiscal 2022, fiscal 2021, and fiscal 2020. Our total accrued interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions were immaterial as of January 29, 2023 and January 30, 2022.