Severance Costs ⓘCompanies tag every number in their SEC filings with a standard name. This page collects every value MICROSOFT CORP reported under this one.us-gaap:SeveranceCosts1

Amount of expenses for special or contractual termination benefits provided to current employees involuntarily terminated under a benefit arrangement associated exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to one-time termination benefits, a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.