Tax
Federal Tax (Deferred)
Caterpillar Federal Tax (Deferred) remained flat by 0.0% to $98.25M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 171.1%, from -$138.25M to $98.25M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Federal Tax (Deferred) shows an upward trend with a 0.4% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
An increase in deferred tax liabilities suggests future cash tax payments, while deferred tax assets may indicate future tax savings.
Detailed definition
The portion of the income tax provision that represents future tax liabilities or assets resulting from temporary differ...
Peer comparison
Standard accounting metric for all companies following GAAP or IFRS.
Metric ID:
is_msft_deferred_federal_tax_expenseHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$387.00M | -$404.00M | -$391.00M | -$553.00M | $393.00M |
| YoY Change | — | -4.4% | +3.2% | -41.4% | +171.1% |
Range-$553.00M – $393.00M
CAGR+0.4%
Avg YoY Growth+32.1%
Median YoY Growth-0.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Caterpillar's federal tax (deferred)?
- Caterpillar (CAT) reported federal tax (deferred) of $98.25M in Q4 2025.
- How has Caterpillar's federal tax (deferred) changed year-over-year?
- Caterpillar's federal tax (deferred) increased by 171.1% year-over-year, from -$138.25M to $98.25M.
- What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's federal tax (deferred)?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Caterpillar's federal tax (deferred) has grown at a 0.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$387.00M to $393.00M.
- What does federal tax (deferred) mean?
- The portion of federal income tax expense that is deferred to future periods due to timing differences.