Tax

Foreign Tax (Current)

VeriSign Foreign Tax (Current) remained flat by 0.0% to $11.95M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 10.4%, from $10.83M to $11.95M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Foreign Tax (Current) shows an upward trend with a 12.5% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

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

How to read this metric

Changes reflect the tax impact of global revenue distribution and international tax compliance.

Detailed definition

The portion of the total income tax provision that is currently payable to foreign governments. This captures the immedi...

Peer comparison

Standard tax disclosure for multinational corporations.

Metric ID: msft_current_foreign_tax_expense

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$29.83M$26.30M$24.40M$43.30M$47.80M
YoY Change—-11.8%-7.2%+77.5%+10.4%
Range$24.40M – $47.80M
CAGR+12.5%
Avg YoY Growth+17.2%
Median YoY Growth+1.6%
Current Streak2 years growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VeriSign's foreign tax (current)?
VeriSign (VRSN) reported foreign tax (current) of $11.95M in Q4 2025.
How has VeriSign's foreign tax (current) changed year-over-year?
VeriSign's foreign tax (current) increased by 10.4% year-over-year, from $10.83M to $11.95M.
What is the long-term trend for VeriSign's foreign tax (current)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), VeriSign's foreign tax (current) has grown at a 12.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $29.83M to $47.80M.
What does foreign tax (current) mean?
The amount of income tax currently owed to foreign governments for the period.