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Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Returns and Allowances

eBay Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Returns and Allowances decreased by 5.4% to $524.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 5.4%, from $554.00M to $524.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Returns and Allowances shows an upward trend with a 4.2% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ3 2015
Last reportedQ3 2025

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher future tax shields, which improves the company's long-term cash flow position.

Detailed definition

This represents the tax benefit arising from reserves and accruals that are recognized for financial reporting but are n...

Peer comparison

Standard deferred tax item; comparable to 'Deferred Tax Assets - Reserves' at peer firms.

Metric ID: other_deferred_tax_assets_tax_deferred_expense_reserves__e5f8dd

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$356.00M$384.00M$560.00M$554.00M$524.00M
QoQ Change—+7.9%+45.8%-1.1%-5.4%
YoY Change—+7.9%+45.8%-1.1%-5.4%
Range$356.00M – $560.00M
CAGR+47.2%
Avg YoY Growth+11.8%
Median YoY Growth+3.4%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is eBay's deferred tax assets, tax deferred expense, reserves and accruals, returns and allowances?
eBay (EBAY) reported deferred tax assets, tax deferred expense, reserves and accruals, returns and allowances of $524.00M in Q4 2025.
How has eBay's deferred tax assets, tax deferred expense, reserves and accruals, returns and allowances changed year-over-year?
eBay's deferred tax assets, tax deferred expense, reserves and accruals, returns and allowances decreased by 5.4% year-over-year, from $554.00M to $524.00M.
What is the long-term trend for eBay's deferred tax assets, tax deferred expense, reserves and accruals, returns and allowances?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), eBay's deferred tax assets, tax deferred expense, reserves and accruals, returns and allowances has grown at a 4.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $427.00M to $524.00M.
What does deferred tax assets, tax deferred expense, reserves and accruals, returns and allowances mean?
A tax asset representing future deductions from current accounting reserves and accruals.