Tax

Foreign Tax (Deferred)

Willis Towers Watson Foreign Tax (Deferred) remained flat by 0.0% to -$12.25M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 88.5%, from -$6.50M to -$12.25M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Foreign Tax (Deferred) shows a downward trend with a -6.8% 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$65.00M$7.00M-$63.00M-$26.00M-$49.00M
YoY Change—-89.2%<-999%+58.7%-88.5%
Range-$63.00M – $65.00M
CAGR-6.8%
Avg YoY Growth-279.7%
Median YoY Growth-88.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Willis Towers Watson's foreign tax (deferred)?
Willis Towers Watson (WTW) reported foreign tax (deferred) of -$12.25M in Q4 2025.
How has Willis Towers Watson's foreign tax (deferred) changed year-over-year?
Willis Towers Watson's foreign tax (deferred) decreased by 88.5% year-over-year, from -$6.50M to -$12.25M.
What is the long-term trend for Willis Towers Watson's foreign tax (deferred)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Willis Towers Watson's foreign tax (deferred) has grown at a -6.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $65.00M to -$49.00M.
What does foreign tax (deferred) mean?
The amount of deferred income tax expense specifically related to foreign operations.