Taxes Paid
International Business Machines Taxes Paid remained flat by 0.0% to $487.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 13.1%, from $430.75M to $487.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Taxes Paid shows relatively stable performance with a -1.9% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Significant divergence from income statement tax expense can signal timing differences, tax credits, or the impact of international tax strategies.
Detailed definition
The actual amount of cash disbursed to tax authorities for corporate income taxes during the period, as opposed to the a...
Peer comparison
Global corporations often have complex cash tax profiles due to varying international tax jurisdictions and repatriation activities.
cf_income_taxes_paidHistorical Data
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.10B | $1.87B | $1.56B | $1.72B | $1.95B |
| YoY Change | — | -11.3% | -16.1% | +10.2% | +13.1% |
Taxes Paid at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's taxes paid?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported taxes paid of $487.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has International Business Machines's taxes paid changed year-over-year?
- International Business Machines's taxes paid increased by 13.1% year-over-year, from $430.75M to $487.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's taxes paid?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), International Business Machines's taxes paid has grown at a -1.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.10B to $1.95B.
- What does taxes paid mean?
- The actual amount of cash the company sent to the government for taxes this year.