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Microsoft10-Q: Regulatory investigation

Facing $28.9B potential tax liability from IRS audit for years 2004-2013

What happened

The IRS has issued Notices of Proposed Adjustment (NOPAs) seeking $28.9 billion in back taxes, plus penalties and interest, primarily related to intercompany transfer pricing. This creates significant financial uncertainty and a major legal and financial distraction for management.

Source

SEC EDGARApr 29, 2026

Quarterly report (Form 10-Q)

Microsoft 10-Q

Filing excerpt

We are currently under IRS audit for prior tax years and have received Notices of Proposed Adjustment (“NOPAs”) from the IRS for the tax years 2004 to 2013.

sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/789019/000119312526191507/msft-20260331.htmRead the full source

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Signal
10-Q: Regulatory investigation

What this signalsFilings often name leadership changes, deals and spending plans.

Fiscal year end
03/31
Filed
Apr 29, 2026

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Numbers

Dollar figure
$28.9B (Potential additional tax payment sought by IRS)

Details

CIK
789019
Accession number
0001193125-26-191507
Filing year
2026
Fiscal year
0
Why it matters
Compliance tools urgently needed
Signal category
Risk

Topics and mentions

Regions named

  • U.S.

Extraction

Confidence
High
Relevance
90%
Sentiment
Negative
Detected
May 5, 2026
signal_type
sec-10q
signal_subtype
regulatoryInvestigation

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