Tax
Deferred Tax
American Express Deferred Tax increased by 156.4% to $145.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ3 2025
How to read this metric
A deferred tax expense indicates future tax liabilities, while a deferred tax benefit indicates future tax savings.
Detailed definition
Represents the tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial...
Peer comparison
Standard tax accounting metric; comparable to 'deferred tax provision' at peer firms.
Metric ID:
is_msft_deferred_income_tax_expense_benefitHistorical Data
4 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$20.00M | -$365.00M | -$257.00M | $145.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | <-999% | +29.6% | +156.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +825.0% |
Range-$365.00M – $145.00M
Avg YoY Growth+825.0%
Median YoY Growth+825.0%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is American Express's deferred tax?
- American Express (AXP) reported deferred tax of $145.00M in Q1 2026.
- What does deferred tax mean?
- The portion of income tax expense that will be paid or recovered in future years due to timing differences.