INCOME TAXES (Note)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2023

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes [Note Text Block]

International Paper made income tax payments, net of refunds, of $215 million and $150 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

The Company currently estimates, that as a result of ongoing discussions, pending tax settlements and expirations of statutes of limitations, the amount of unrecognized tax benefits could be reduced by approximately $12 million during the next 12 months.