Tax

Federal Tax (Current)

International Business Machines Federal Tax (Current) remained flat by 0.0% to -$430.50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 414.0%, from -$83.75M to -$430.50M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Federal Tax (Current) shows a downward trend with a 46.5% 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_expense

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$374.00M$391.00M$560.00M-$335.00M-$1.72B
YoY Change+4.5%+43.2%-159.8%-414.0%
Range-$1.72B$560.00M
CAGR+46.5%
Avg YoY Growth-131.5%
Median YoY Growth-77.6%
Current Streak2 years decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Business Machines's federal tax (current)?
International Business Machines (IBM) reported federal tax (current) of -$430.50M in Q4 2025.
How has International Business Machines's federal tax (current) changed year-over-year?
International Business Machines's federal tax (current) decreased by 414.0% year-over-year, from -$83.75M to -$430.50M.
What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's federal tax (current)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), International Business Machines's federal tax (current) has grown at a 46.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $374.00M to -$1.72B.
What does federal tax (current) mean?
The amount of income tax currently owed to the federal government for the period.

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