Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) Tax Rate: 16.78%
Is Alphabet Inc.’s tax rate high or low?
Alphabet Inc.'s tax rate of 16.78% is in line with its 5-year average of 15.92%, near the high end of its 5-year range (13.91%–16.78%).
The tax rate for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) is 16.78%. It is above its 12-month average by 1.02% (16.61%).
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TAX RATE
16.78%
TAX RATE AVG TTM
16.61%
TAX RATE AVG 3Y
15.76%
TAX RATE AVG 5Y
15.92%
TAX RATE AVG 10Y
19.13%
TAX RATE AVG 15Y
19.44%
TAX RATE AVG 20Y
21.04%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.02%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+6.46%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+5.42%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-12.27%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-13.69%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-20.24%
Alphabet 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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Alphabet Inc. Tax Rate FAQ
- What is the tax rate for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The tax rate for GOOGL stock is 16.78%.
- Is Alphabet Inc.'s tax rate high or low?
- Alphabet Inc.'s tax rate of 16.78% is in line with its 5-year average of 15.92%, near the high end of its 5-year range (13.91%–16.78%).
- What is the TTM average tax rate for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The TTM average tax rate for GOOGL stock is 16.61%.
- What is the 3Y average tax rate for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 3Y average tax rate for GOOGL stock is 15.76%.
- What is the 5Y average tax rate for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 5Y average tax rate for GOOGL stock is 15.92%.
- What is the 10Y average tax rate for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 10Y average tax rate for GOOGL stock is 19.13%.
- What is the 15Y average tax rate for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 15Y average tax rate for GOOGL stock is 19.44%.
- What is the 20Y average tax rate for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 20Y average tax rate for GOOGL stock is 21.04%.
Alphabet Inc. Tax Rate History
| DATE | TAX RATE |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 16.78% |
| 2024-12-31 | 16.44% |
| 2023-12-31 | 13.91% |
| 2022-12-31 | 15.92% |
| 2021-12-31 | 16.20% |
| 2020-12-31 | 16.25% |
| 2019-12-31 | 13.33% |
| 2018-12-31 | 11.96% |
| 2017-12-31 | 53.44% |
| 2016-12-31 | 19.35% |
| 2015-12-31 | 16.81% |
| 2014-12-31 | 21.08% |
| 2013-12-31 | 17.23% |
| 2012-12-31 | 20.15% |
| 2011-12-31 | 21.00% |
| 2010-12-31 | 21.22% |
| 2009-12-31 | 22.20% |
| 2008-12-31 | 27.78% |
| 2007-12-31 | 25.91% |
| 2006-12-31 | 23.28% |
| 2005-12-31 | 31.58% |
| 2004-12-31 | 38.62% |
| 2003-12-31 | 69.52% |
| 2002-12-31 | 46.11% |
| 2001-12-31 | 30.62% |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.00% |
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About Alphabet Inc.
Alphabet Inc. provides a diverse range of products and digital platforms to consumers across multiple global regions, including North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific. The company's operations are organized into three primary divisions: Google Services, Google Cloud, and "Other Bets." The Google Services segment delivers core offerings such as its advertising solutions, the Android operating system, the Chrome browser, and various hardware. It also features popular applications like Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. This division further handles the sale of applications, in-app purchases, and digital content via the Google Play store, alongside marketing devices such as Fitbit wearables, Google Nest smart home products, Pixel smartphones, and other proprietary hardware. It also provides non-advertising services for YouTube. The Google Cloud segment offers a comprehensive suite of infrastructure, platform, and other cloud computing services for businesses. This includes Google Workspace, a collection of cloud-native collaboration tools for enterprises, featuring applications like Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, and Meet, among other specialized services for corporate clients. Lastly, the "Other Bets" segment is engaged in developing and selling health technology and internet services. Established in 1998, Alphabet Inc. maintains its principal executive offices in Mountain View, California.
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Internet Content & Information
- CEO
- Sundar Pichai