Taxes Based on Income

3 Months Ended

Mar. 30, 2024

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Taxes Based on Income

Taxes Based on Income

The following table summarizes our income before taxes, provision for income taxes, and effective tax rate:

	Three Months Ended
(Dollars in millions)	March 30, 2024			April 1, 2023
Income before taxes	$	234.4		$	168.3
Provision for income taxes	62.0			47.1
Effective tax rate	26.5		%	28.0		%

Our provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 30, 2024 included a net tax charge related to the tax on global intangible low-taxed income (“GILTI”) of our foreign subsidiaries and the recognition of foreign withholding taxes on current year earnings, partially offset by the benefit from foreign-derived intangible income (“FDII”). Our provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 30, 2024 was favorably affected by the tax impacts resulting from Blue Chip Swap transactions in Argentina, partially offset by tax charges driven by higher interest expense in a foreign jurisdiction.

Our provision for income taxes for the three months ended April 1, 2023 included a net tax charge related to the tax on GILTI of our foreign subsidiaries and the recognition of foreign withholding taxes on current year earnings, partially offset by the benefit from FDII. Our provision for income taxes for the three months ended April 1, 2023 was also adversely affected by higher non-deductible expenses primarily driven by foreign currency and interest rate fluctuations, as well as lower tax incentives in certain foreign jurisdictions.

The amount of income taxes we pay is subject to ongoing audits by taxing jurisdictions around the world. Our estimate of the potential outcome of any uncertain tax issue is subject to our assessment of the relevant risks, facts and circumstances existing at the time. We believe that we have adequately provided for reasonably foreseeable outcomes related to these matters. However, our future results may include favorable or unfavorable adjustments to our estimated tax liabilities in the period the assessments are made or resolved, which may impact our effective tax rate. The final determination of tax audits and any related legal proceedings could materially differ from the amounts currently reflected in our tax provision for income taxes and the related liabilities. We and our U.S. subsidiaries have completed the IRS Compliance Assurance Process through 2021. With limited exceptions, we are no longer subject to income tax examinations by tax authorities for years prior to 2010.

It is reasonably possible that, during the next 12 months, we may realize a net decrease in our uncertain tax positions, including interest and penalties, of approximately $6 million, primarily as a result of closing tax years.