Current Liabilities
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Paychex Accrued Income Taxes, Current increased by 40.8% to $62.50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ3 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
An increase typically correlates with higher taxable profits, while a decrease may signal lower profitability or tax payments made.
Detailed definition
This represents the estimated amount of income tax payable to government authorities for the current period. It reflects...
Peer comparison
Standard liability for all profitable firms; peers' balances fluctuate with commodity price cycles and regional tax rates.
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current_liabilities_accrued_income_taxes_currentHistorical Data
7 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q2 '22 | Q2 '23 | Q2 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $40.90M | $40.00M | $61.00M | $73.50M | $0.00 | $44.40M | $62.50M |
| QoQ Change | — | -2.2% | +52.5% | +20.5% | -100.0% | — | +40.8% |
| YoY Change | — | -2.2% | +52.5% | +20.5% | — | — | — |
Range$0.00 – $73.50M
CAGR+32.7%
Avg YoY Growth+23.6%
Median YoY Growth+20.5%
Accrued Income Taxes, Current at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Paychex's accrued income taxes, current?
- Paychex (PAYX) reported accrued income taxes, current of $62.50M in Q4 2025.
- What does accrued income taxes, current mean?
- Income taxes owed to governments that are due within one year.