How much did Netflix pay in U.S. income taxes in 2025?

Netflix paid $1.12 billion in U.S. income taxes for the year 2025.

What are the new tax disclosure rules?

New rules require public companies to detail income taxes paid to federal, state, and foreign authorities, and identify jurisdictions representing over 5% of total payments.

Why are these new tax disclosures important?

These disclosures aim to increase transparency for investors and non-profit groups, allowing for better comparisons of tax treatments across different businesses.

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Netflix's $1.12B US Tax Bill Revealed

28 Jan

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Summary

Netflix paid $1.12 billion in U.S. income taxes for 2025.
New rules require companies to detail tax payments by jurisdiction.
Disclosures boost transparency for investors and non-profits.

Netflix recently revealed it paid $1.12 billion in U.S. income taxes for the year 2025. This disclosure is among the first to comply with new, detailed tax reporting rules mandated by the Financial Accounting Standards Board. The company's report indicated that the majority of its cash income tax payments are directed to the U.S., reflecting its primary operational base.

Significant tax payments were also made to Brazil and South Korea, with the latter including amounts for prior tax years. These new regulations, which took effect recently, compel public companies to itemize income taxes paid to federal, state, and foreign authorities, a move driven by investor and non-profit advocacy for greater transparency.

While some companies expressed concerns about exposing tax strategies, the detailed disclosures are expected to foster clearer comparisons of tax treatments across businesses. The rule also requires identification of any jurisdiction representing over 5% of total income taxes paid. This marks a shift from previous reporting, which aggregated worldwide cash income taxes without such granular detail.