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Deferred Taxes
UnitedHealth Group Deferred Taxes decreased by 33.1% to $2.42B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
An increase often reflects accelerated depreciation for tax purposes, which provides current cash flow benefits at the expense of future tax liabilities.
Detailed definition
This represents the net amount of income taxes that will be payable in future periods as a result of temporary differenc...
Peer comparison
Common in mining companies with significant capital expenditures and long-lived assets.
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other_deferred_income_tax_liabilities_netHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $3.62B | $2.42B |
| QoQ Change | — | -33.1% |
| YoY Change | — | -33.1% |
Range$2.42B – $3.62B
Avg YoY Growth-33.1%
Median YoY Growth-33.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is UnitedHealth Group's deferred taxes?
- UnitedHealth Group (UNH) reported deferred taxes of $2.42B in Q4 2025.
- What does deferred taxes mean?
- Future tax payments resulting from timing differences between accounting and tax reporting rules.