Discontinued — last reported Q4 '20

Tax

Federal Tax (Current)

Morgan Stanley Federal Tax (Current) remained flat by 0.0% to $558.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 11.0%, from $502.75M to $558.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Federal Tax (Current) shows a downward trend with a -3.3% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2020

How to read this metric

Changes reflect fluctuations in taxable income or shifts in federal tax legislation affecting the company.

Detailed definition

The portion of the total income tax provision that is currently payable to the federal government based on the taxable i...

Peer comparison

Standard line item in corporate tax reconciliations for all U.S.-based public companies.

Metric ID: msft_current_federal_tax_expense

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$2.55B$2.52B$1.19B$2.01B$2.23B
YoY Change-1.4%-52.7%+69.0%+11.0%
Range$1.19B$2.55B
CAGR-3.3%
Avg YoY Growth+6.5%
Median YoY Growth+4.8%
Current Streak2 years growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morgan Stanley's federal tax (current)?
Morgan Stanley (MS) reported federal tax (current) of $558.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Morgan Stanley's federal tax (current) changed year-over-year?
Morgan Stanley's federal tax (current) increased by 11.0% year-over-year, from $502.75M to $558.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Morgan Stanley's federal tax (current)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Morgan Stanley's federal tax (current) has grown at a -3.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.55B to $2.23B.
What does federal tax (current) mean?
The amount of income tax currently owed to the federal government for the period.