Tax

Federal Tax (Deferred)

Willis Towers Watson Federal Tax (Deferred) remained flat by 0.0% to $26.75M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 164.5%, from -$41.50M to $26.75M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Federal Tax (Deferred) shows an upward trend with a 27.1% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Significant changes indicate timing differences in depreciation, amortization, or other accounting treatments versus tax code requirements.

Detailed definition

The portion of the income tax provision that is deferred to future periods due to temporary differences between financia...

Peer comparison

Standard tax disclosure for companies with significant capital investments.

Metric ID: msft_deferred_federal_tax_expense

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$41.00M-$52.00M-$20.00M-$166.00M$107.00M
YoY Change—-226.8%+61.5%-730.0%+164.5%
Range-$166.00M – $107.00M
CAGR+27.1%
Avg YoY Growth-182.7%
Median YoY Growth-82.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Willis Towers Watson's federal tax (deferred)?
Willis Towers Watson (WTW) reported federal tax (deferred) of $26.75M in Q4 2025.
How has Willis Towers Watson's federal tax (deferred) changed year-over-year?
Willis Towers Watson's federal tax (deferred) increased by 164.5% year-over-year, from -$41.50M to $26.75M.
What is the long-term trend for Willis Towers Watson's federal tax (deferred)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Willis Towers Watson's federal tax (deferred) has grown at a 27.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $41.00M to $107.00M.
What does federal tax (deferred) mean?
Federal taxes that are recognized in the current period but will be paid or realized in future periods.