Paychex, Inc. Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Cover
- Document and Entity Information
Financial Statements
Notes to Financial Statements
Accounting Policies
- Description of Business, Basis of Presentation, and Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)
Notes Tables
Notes Details

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details)

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Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 31, 2022	May 31, 2021
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
NOL carry forwards	$ 5.6	$ 7.6
Reserve for uncertain tax positions	48.2	20.4
Impact uncertain tax benefits, if recognized, on effective income tax rate	48.2	$ 20.4
Federal [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
NOL carry forwards	$ 0.8
Federal [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
NOL carry forwards, Expiration date	May 31, 2025
Federal [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
NOL carry forwards, Expiration date	May 31, 2037
State [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
NOL carry forwards	$ 4.4
State [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
NOL carry forwards, Expiration date	May 31, 2023
State [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
NOL carry forwards, Expiration date	May 31, 2041
Foreign [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
NOL carry forwards	$ 0.4

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