Tax
Federal Tax (Current)
Caterpillar Federal Tax (Current) remained flat by 0.0% to $201.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 49.2%, from $396.00M to $201.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Federal Tax (Current) shows relatively stable performance with a 1.2% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
Changes reflect fluctuations in taxable income or shifts in federal tax legislation affecting the company.
Detailed definition
The portion of the total income tax provision that is currently payable to the federal government based on the taxable i...
Peer comparison
Standard line item in corporate tax reconciliations for all U.S.-based public companies.
Metric ID:
is_msft_current_federal_tax_expenseHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $766.00M | $1.06B | $1.63B | $1.58B | $804.00M |
| YoY Change | — | +37.7% | +54.2% | -2.6% | -49.2% |
Range$766.00M – $1.63B
CAGR+1.2%
Avg YoY Growth+10.0%
Median YoY Growth+17.5%
Current Streak2 years decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Caterpillar's federal tax (current)?
- Caterpillar (CAT) reported federal tax (current) of $201.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has Caterpillar's federal tax (current) changed year-over-year?
- Caterpillar's federal tax (current) decreased by 49.2% year-over-year, from $396.00M to $201.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's federal tax (current)?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Caterpillar's federal tax (current) has grown at a 1.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $766.00M to $804.00M.
- What does federal tax (current) mean?
- The amount of income tax currently owed to the federal government for the period.