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INCOME TAXES
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
INCOME TAXES INCOME TAXES
International Paper received net income tax refunds of $178 million and made income tax payments, net of refunds, of $142 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

During the first quarter of 2026, the Company received a $281 million refund from the Internal Revenue Service consisting of $270 million of tax and $11 million of interest. This refund was related to the capital loss carryback claim filed in the fourth quarter of 2025.