Tax

Federal Tax (Current)

VeriSign Federal Tax (Current) remained flat by 0.0% to $29.63M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 19.9%, from $36.98M to $29.63M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Federal Tax (Current) shows an upward trend with a 5.0% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Changes reflect shifts in domestic profitability and effective tax planning strategies.

Detailed definition

The portion of the total income tax provision that is currently payable to the national government based on the current...

Peer comparison

Standard tax disclosure for all U.S. public companies.

Metric ID: msft_current_federal_tax_expense

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$97.42M$145.10M$159.10M$147.90M$118.50M
YoY Change+48.9%+9.6%-7.0%-19.9%
Range$97.42M$159.10M
CAGR+5.0%
Avg YoY Growth+7.9%
Median YoY Growth+1.3%
Current Streak2 years decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VeriSign's federal tax (current)?
VeriSign (VRSN) reported federal tax (current) of $29.63M in Q4 2025.
How has VeriSign's federal tax (current) changed year-over-year?
VeriSign's federal tax (current) decreased by 19.9% year-over-year, from $36.98M to $29.63M.
What is the long-term trend for VeriSign's federal tax (current)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), VeriSign's federal tax (current) has grown at a 5.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $97.42M to $118.50M.
What does federal tax (current) mean?
The amount of federal income tax currently owed for the period.