Tax

Federal Tax (Deferred)

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate

How to read this metric

Significant changes indicate timing differences in depreciation, amortization, or other accounting treatments versus tax code requirements.

Detailed definition

The portion of the income tax provision that is deferred to future periods due to temporary differences between financia...

Peer comparison

Standard tax disclosure for companies with significant capital investments.

Metric ID: msft_deferred_federal_tax_expense

Geographic Breakdown

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SegmentFY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Non-U.S.-$914.00M-$539.00M$481.00M-$512.00M$596.00M
Total

All segment values are derived from annual filings.

Federal Tax (Deferred) at Other Companies

Frequently Asked Questions

What does federal tax (deferred) mean?
Federal taxes that are recognized in the current period but will be paid or realized in future periods.