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| Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income Taxes |
In calculating the provision for income taxes, Adient uses an estimate of the annual effective tax rate based upon the facts and circumstances known at each interim period. On a quarterly basis, the actual effective tax rate is adjusted, as appropriate, based on changes in facts and circumstances, if any, as compared to those forecasted at the beginning of the fiscal year and each interim period thereafter. For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2026, Adient’s income tax expense was $23 million equating to an effective tax rate of 35% and $97 million equating to an effective tax rate of 53%, respectively. The three month income tax expense was higher than the Irish statutory rate of 12.5% primarily due to the inability to record a tax benefit for losses in jurisdictions with valuation allowances, partially offset by tax benefits related to a transfer of intellectual property rights between subsidiaries in different tax jurisdictions. The nine month income tax expense was higher than the Irish statutory rate of 12.5% primarily due to the inability to record a tax benefit for losses in jurisdictions with valuation allowances and the establishment of uncertain tax positions as a result of initiating a foreign tax audit settlement, partially offset by tax benefits related to audit closures, statute expirations and a transfer of intellectual property rights between subsidiaries in different tax jurisdictions. For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2025, Adient’s income tax expense was $7 million equating to an effective tax rate of 11% and $77 million equating to an effective tax rate of (51)%, respectively. The three month income tax expense was lower than the Irish statutory rate of 12.5% primarily due to tax benefits related to audit closures and foreign exchange remeasurements of tax balances primarily in Mexico, partially offset by the inability to record a tax benefit for losses in jurisdictions with valuation allowances. The nine month income tax expense was higher than the Irish statutory rate of 12.5% primarily due to the inability to record a tax benefit for losses in jurisdictions with valuation allowances, tax expense related to adjustments to net operating loss deferred tax assets and uncertain tax positions, and the impact of the impairment of the non-tax-deductible portion of the EMEA goodwill balance for which there is no corresponding tax benefit, partially offset by tax benefits related to audit closures and statute expirations. Valuation Allowances As a result of Adient's third quarter fiscal 2026 analysis of the realizability of its worldwide deferred tax assets, and after considering tax planning initiatives and other positive and negative evidence, Adient determined that no changes to valuation allowances were required. Adient reviews the realizability of its deferred tax assets on a quarterly basis, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that a review is required. In determining the requirement for a valuation allowance, the historical and projected financial results of the legal entity or combined group recording the net deferred tax asset are considered, along with any other positive or negative evidence. All of the factors that Adient considers in evaluating whether and when to establish or release all or a portion of the deferred tax asset valuation allowance involve significant judgment. Since future financial results may differ from previous estimates, periodic adjustments to Adient's valuation allowances may be necessary. Given current earnings and anticipated future earnings at certain subsidiaries, Adient believes that there is a reasonable possibility that sufficient positive evidence may become available that would allow the release of all, or a portion of, valuation allowances at certain subsidiaries within the next twelve months. A release of valuation allowances, if any, would result in the recognition of certain deferred tax assets which could generate a material income tax benefit for the period in which such release is recorded. Uncertain Tax Positions At June 30, 2026, Adient had gross tax effected unrecognized tax benefits of $336 million. If recognized, $110 million of Adient's unrecognized tax benefits would impact the effective tax rate. Total net accrued interest at June 30, 2026 was approximately $25 million (net of tax benefit). The interest and penalties accrued for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2026 was $3 million and $19 million, respectively. During the nine months ended June 30, 2026, Adient recognized $22 million of tax expense (including $12 million of interest and penalties) as a result of initiating a foreign tax audit settlement and tax benefits of $12 million related to other audit closures and statute expirations. At September 30, 2025, Adient had gross tax effected unrecognized tax benefits of $404 million. If recognized, $114 million of Adient's unrecognized tax benefits would impact the effective tax rate. Total net accrued interest at September 30, 2025 was approximately $21 million (net of tax benefit). The interest and penalties accrued for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2025 was $1 million and $4 million, respectively. Additionally, during the three months ended June 30, 2025, Adient recognized tax benefit of $10 million due to the release of uncertain tax positions resulting from audit closures. During the nine months ended June 30, 2025, Adient recognized tax benefits of $17 million related to the release of uncertain tax positions due to audit closures and statute expirations as well as tax expense of $9 million to establish a reserve for an uncertain tax position. Adient recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. Other During the three and nine months ended June 30, 2026, Adient recognized a tax benefit of $11 million related to a transfer of intellectual property rights between subsidiaries in different tax jurisdictions. As a result of the transfer, the subsidiary which received the intellectual property rights recognized tax basis equal to the fair market value of the transferred intellectual property rights, thereby creating a temporary difference between the book basis and tax basis. During the three and nine months ended June 30, 2025, Adient recognized tax benefits of $6 million related to audit closures in addition to the $10 million release of uncertain tax positions discussed above. Additionally, during the nine months ended June 30, 2025, Adient recognized tax expense of $19 million related to adjustments to net operating loss deferred tax assets, as well as a tax benefit of $13 million related to the impairment of tax-deductible goodwill in Europe. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s Pillar Two initiative, which introduced a 15% global minimum tax applied on a country by country basis, was applicable for Adient beginning in fiscal 2025. Adient has estimated the annual effect of these rules and the impact on Adient’s effective tax rate is not material. Adient will continue to monitor and evaluate new legislation and guidance related to Pillar Two, including the OECD’s administrative guidance published on January 5, 2026, which could change our current assessment. On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act ("OBBBA") was signed into law. The OBBBA makes permanent key elements of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, including 100% bonus depreciation, domestic research cost expensing, and the business interest expense limitation. ASC 740 requires the effects of changes in tax rates and laws to be recognized in the period in which the legislation is enacted. The OBBBA did not have a material impact on Adient’s consolidated financial statements.
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