Discontinued — last reported Q4 '15

Business Segments · Income Tax Expense Benefit

Natural Gas Pipelines — Income Tax Expense Benefit

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2015
Rolls up toIncome Tax

How to read this metric

An increase in tax expense reduces segment net income, while an increase in tax benefit improves it; changes often reflect shifts in taxable income or changes in tax legislation affecting energy infrastructure.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the portion of the income tax provision or benefit specifically allocated to the Natural Gas Pipe...

Peer comparison

Most midstream energy companies report segment-level tax impacts, though variations exist based on whether the segment is structured as a taxable entity or a pass-through partnership.

Metric ID: kmi_segment_natural_gas_pipelines_income_tax_expense_benefit

Frequently Asked Questions

What does natural gas pipelines — income tax expense benefit mean?
The amount of income tax expense or benefit attributable to the operations of the natural gas pipeline segment.