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Note 9 Income Tax
3 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Income Tax
The Company estimates its annual effective income tax rate at the end of each quarterly period. The estimate takes into account the geographic mix of expected pre-tax income (loss), expected total annual pre-tax income (loss), enacted changes in tax laws, implementation of tax planning strategies and possible outcomes of audits and other uncertain tax positions. To the extent there are fluctuations in any of these variables during a period, the provision for income taxes may vary.

The Company's provision for income taxes for the three months ended January 2, 2021 and December 28, 2019 was $25 million (34% of income before taxes) and $15 million (28% of income before taxes), respectively. Income tax expense for the three months ended January 2, 2021 increased primarily as a result of an increase in income before tax and $4 million of discrete tax items.

It is reasonably possible that the Company's liability for uncertain tax positions could decrease significantly in the next 12 months upon the resolution of audits and expiration of statutes of limitations, resulting in a decrease in income tax expense at that time.