Tax

Foreign Tax (Deferred)

VeriSign Foreign Tax (Deferred) remained flat by 0.0% to $5.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1.5%, from $5.08M to $5.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Foreign Tax (Deferred) shows an upward trend with a -41.1% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase suggests higher future tax liabilities in foreign jurisdictions due to timing differences, while a decrease may indicate the reversal of such liabilities.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the portion of the total deferred income tax provision attributable to foreign jurisdictions. It...

Peer comparison

Common in multinational corporations with significant international tax footprints.

Metric ID: msft_deferred_foreign_tax_expense

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value-$165.76M$16.10M-$38.20M$20.30M$20.00M
YoY Change—+109.7%-337.3%+153.1%-1.5%
Range-$165.76M – $20.30M
CAGR-41.1%
Avg YoY Growth-19.0%
Median YoY Growth+54.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VeriSign's foreign tax (deferred)?
VeriSign (VRSN) reported foreign tax (deferred) of $5.00M in Q4 2025.
How has VeriSign's foreign tax (deferred) changed year-over-year?
VeriSign's foreign tax (deferred) decreased by 1.5% year-over-year, from $5.08M to $5.00M.
What is the long-term trend for VeriSign's foreign tax (deferred)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), VeriSign's foreign tax (deferred) has grown at a -41.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$165.76M to $20.00M.
What does foreign tax (deferred) mean?
The amount of deferred income tax expense specifically related to foreign operations.