Apple Inc. (AAPL) Tax Rate: 15.61%
Is Apple Inc.’s tax rate high or low?
Apple Inc.'s tax rate of 15.61% is in line with its 5-year average of 16.78%, near the low end of its 5-year range (13.30%–24.09%).
The tax rate for Apple Inc. (AAPL) is 15.61%. It is below its 12-month average by 21.36% (19.85%).
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AAPL Tax Rate Metrics
TAX RATE
15.61%
TAX RATE AVG TTM
19.85%
TAX RATE AVG 3Y
18.14%
TAX RATE AVG 5Y
16.78%
TAX RATE AVG 10Y
18.27%
TAX RATE AVG 15Y
20.72%
TAX RATE AVG 20Y
22.82%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-21.36%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-13.95%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-6.99%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-14.58%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-24.66%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-31.60%
Apple Inc. Tax Rate Formula & Definition
Tax rate measures income tax expense as a percentage of income before tax. It helps compare tax efficiency and identify unusual tax effects.
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Apple Inc. Tax Rate FAQ
- What is the tax rate for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The tax rate for AAPL stock is 15.61%.
- Is Apple Inc.'s tax rate high or low?
- Apple Inc.'s tax rate of 15.61% is in line with its 5-year average of 16.78%, near the low end of its 5-year range (13.30%–24.09%).
- What is the TTM average tax rate for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The TTM average tax rate for AAPL stock is 19.85%.
- What is the 3Y average tax rate for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The 3Y average tax rate for AAPL stock is 18.14%.
- What is the 5Y average tax rate for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The 5Y average tax rate for AAPL stock is 16.78%.
- What is the 10Y average tax rate for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The 10Y average tax rate for AAPL stock is 18.27%.
- What is the 15Y average tax rate for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The 15Y average tax rate for AAPL stock is 20.72%.
- What is the 20Y average tax rate for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The 20Y average tax rate for AAPL stock is 22.82%.
Apple Inc. Tax Rate History
| DATE | TAX RATE |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-27 | 15.61% |
| 2024-09-28 | 24.09% |
| 2023-09-30 | 14.72% |
| 2022-09-24 | 16.20% |
| 2021-09-25 | 13.30% |
| 2020-09-26 | 14.43% |
| 2019-09-28 | 15.94% |
| 2018-09-29 | 18.34% |
| 2017-09-30 | 24.56% |
| 2016-09-24 | 25.56% |
| 2015-09-26 | 26.37% |
| 2014-09-27 | 26.13% |
| 2013-09-28 | 26.15% |
| 2012-09-29 | 25.16% |
| 2011-09-24 | 24.22% |
| 2010-09-25 | 24.42% |
| 2009-09-26 | 31.75% |
| 2008-09-27 | 29.89% |
| 2007-09-29 | 30.19% |
| 2006-09-30 | 29.42% |
| 2005-09-24 | 26.55% |
| 2004-09-25 | 28.11% |
| 2003-09-27 | 26.09% |
| 2002-09-28 | 25.29% |
| 2001-09-29 | 28.85% |
| 2000-09-30 | 28.02% |
| 1999-09-25 | 11.09% |
| 1998-09-25 | 6.08% |
| 1997-09-26 | 0.00% |
| 1996-09-27 | 36.99% |
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About Apple Inc.
Apple Inc. is a global technology corporation that specializes in the conceptualization, production, and sale of a diverse suite of electronic devices. Its comprehensive hardware lineup features the well-known iPhone smartphones, Mac personal computers, and versatile iPad tablets. The company also supplies a range of wearables, smart home products, and accessories, including AirPods, Apple TV, Apple Watch, items from the Beats brand, and HomePod speakers. Beyond its device offerings, Apple delivers essential support services like AppleCare and robust cloud solutions. It oversees key digital platforms, prominently the App Store, which acts as a central hub for customers to discover and download countless applications and digital content, from e-books and music to videos, games, and podcasts. The company also generates revenue via advertising, leveraging both its proprietary ad platforms and third-party licensing deals. Apple's ecosystem is further bolstered by a wide array of subscription-based services: Apple Arcade for gaming, Apple Fitness+ for personalized wellness, Apple Music for curated audio experiences and on-demand radio, Apple News+ for access to news and magazines, and Apple TV+ for exclusive original video programming. Its financial services portfolio includes the co-branded Apple Card and the mobile payment system, Apple Pay. Additionally, Apple strategically licenses its intellectual property. The company serves a broad clientele that spans individual consumers, small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as institutional clients in the education, corporate, and governmental sectors. Products are distributed through a multi-channel strategy, utilizing Apple's own physical retail locations and online storefronts, a dedicated direct sales team, and collaborations with external partners such as mobile network providers, wholesalers, general retailers, and authorized resellers. The App Store additionally functions as the primary conduit for third-party applications designed for its devices. Founded in 1976, Apple Inc. is headquartered in Cupertino, California.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Consumer Electronics
- CEO
- Timothy D. Cook