Tax

Foreign Tax (Current)

International Business Machines Foreign Tax (Current) remained flat by 0.0% to $575.75M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 0.1%, from $575.25M to $575.75M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Foreign Tax (Current) shows an upward trend with a 14.5% 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

Fluctuations often correlate with changes in international profitability or shifts in foreign tax regulatory environments.

Detailed definition

The portion of the total income tax provision that is currently payable to foreign governments based on international ea...

Peer comparison

Standard for multinational firms; used to evaluate the impact of global tax strategies.

Metric ID: is_msft_current_foreign_tax_expense

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$1.34B$1.68B$1.59B$2.30B$2.30B
YoY Change—+24.9%-4.9%+44.4%+0.1%
Range$1.34B – $2.30B
CAGR+14.5%
Avg YoY Growth+16.1%
Median YoY Growth+12.5%
Current Streak2 years growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Business Machines's foreign tax (current)?
International Business Machines (IBM) reported foreign tax (current) of $575.75M in Q4 2025.
How has International Business Machines's foreign tax (current) changed year-over-year?
International Business Machines's foreign tax (current) increased by 0.1% year-over-year, from $575.25M to $575.75M.
What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's foreign tax (current)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), International Business Machines's foreign tax (current) has grown at a 14.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.34B to $2.30B.
What does foreign tax (current) mean?
The amount of income tax currently owed to foreign governments for the period.

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