Tax
Foreign Tax (Deferred)
Shopify Foreign Tax (Deferred) remained flat by 0.0% to $1.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 33.3%, from $1.50M to $1.00M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Foreign Tax (Deferred) shows an upward trend with a 15.5% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 11, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher future tax liabilities in foreign jurisdictions due to timing differences, while a decrease may indicate the reversal of such liabilities.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the portion of the total deferred income tax provision attributable to foreign jurisdictions. It...
Peer comparison
Common in multinational corporations with significant international tax footprints.
Metric ID:
msft_deferred_foreign_tax_expenseHistorical Data
3 years
| FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$3.00M | $6.00M | $4.00M |
| YoY Change | — | +300.0% | -33.3% |
Range-$3.00M – $6.00M
CAGR+15.5%
Avg YoY Growth+133.3%
Median YoY Growth+133.3%
Foreign Tax (Deferred) at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shopify's foreign tax (deferred)?
- Shopify (SHOP) reported foreign tax (deferred) of $1.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has Shopify's foreign tax (deferred) changed year-over-year?
- Shopify's foreign tax (deferred) decreased by 33.3% year-over-year, from $1.50M to $1.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Shopify's foreign tax (deferred)?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Shopify's foreign tax (deferred) has grown at a 15.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$3.00M to $4.00M.
- What does foreign tax (deferred) mean?
- The amount of deferred income tax expense specifically related to foreign operations.