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INCOME TAXES - EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 4 Months Ended
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May 23, 2020 | May 25, 2019
Effective income tax rate (as a percent) | 23.50% | 22.80%
Deferred first quarter 2020 federal estimated tax payment | $ 150 |
Deferred social security tax payment period | 2 years |
Other long-term liabilities |  |
Deferred payment of social security taxes | $ 157 |

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