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
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase indicates higher taxable earnings in foreign jurisdictions or changes in local tax rates.
Detailed definition
The actual income tax expense currently payable to foreign tax jurisdictions based on the taxable income earned in those...
Peer comparison
Standard metric for global enterprises operating in multiple international tax jurisdictions.
Metric ID:
msft_current_foreign_tax_expenseHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'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
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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 current period.