Tax

Federal Tax (Current)

Willis Towers Watson Federal Tax (Current) remained flat by 0.0% to -$13.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 160.5%, from $21.50M to -$13.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Federal Tax (Current) shows a downward trend with a -9.9% 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$79.00M$103.00M$106.00M$86.00M-$52.00M
YoY Change+30.4%+2.9%-18.9%-160.5%
Range-$52.00M$106.00M
CAGR-9.9%
Avg YoY Growth-36.5%
Median YoY Growth-8.0%
Current Streak2 years decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Willis Towers Watson's federal tax (current)?
Willis Towers Watson (WTW) reported federal tax (current) of -$13.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Willis Towers Watson's federal tax (current) changed year-over-year?
Willis Towers Watson's federal tax (current) decreased by 160.5% year-over-year, from $21.50M to -$13.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Willis Towers Watson's federal tax (current)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Willis Towers Watson's federal tax (current) has grown at a -9.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $79.00M to -$52.00M.
What does federal tax (current) mean?
The amount of federal income tax currently owed for the period.