MICROSOFT CORP | 2013 | FY | 3


The aggregate changes in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits were as follows:

 

(In millions)                   


Year Ended June 30,    2013     2012     2011  

Balance, beginning of year

   $   7,202      $    6,935      $    6,542   

Decreases related to settlements

     (30     (16     (632

Increases for tax positions related to the current year

     612        481        739   

Increases for tax positions related to prior years

     931        118        405   

Decreases for tax positions related to prior years

     (65     (292     (119

Decreases due to lapsed statutes of limitations

     (2     (24     0   


 


 


Balance, end of year

   $ 8,648      $ 7,202      $ 6,935   
    


 


 



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