APPLE INC | 2013 | FY | 3


The aggregate changes in the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits, which excludes interest and penalties, for 2013, 2012 and 2011, is as follows (in millions):

 

     2013     2012     2011  

Beginning Balance

   $ 2,062      $ 1,375      $ 943   

Increases related to tax positions taken during a prior year

     745        340        49   

Decreases related to tax positions taken during a prior year

     (118     (107     (39

Increases related to tax positions taken during the current year

     626        467        425   

Decreases related to settlements with taxing authorities

     (592     (3     0   

Decreases related to expiration of statute of limitations

     (9     (10     (3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending Balance

   $ 2,714      $ 2,062      $ 1,375   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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