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Tesla Avoids U.S. Taxes on $264 Billion Revenue, Saves $400 Million

4/21/2026

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Tesla, Inc. reports zero United States (U.S.) tax liability for 2025, despite $264 billion in revenues over the past 20 years.
A recent analysis finds profit-shifting through Netherlands and Singapore subsidiaries saved Tesla over $400 million in U.S. taxes, with those entities reporting $18 billion in untaxed profits.
The purposes and operations of the offshore units remain opaque in regulatory filings.

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Tesla, Inc. reports zero United States (U.S.) tax liability for 2025, despite $264 billion in revenues over the past 20 years.
A recent analysis finds profit-shifting through Netherlands and Singapore subsidiaries saved Tesla over $400 million in U.S. taxes, with those entities reporting $18 billion in untaxed profits.
The purposes and operations of the offshore units remain opaque in regulatory filings.