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Other Long-Term Liabilities
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Other Long-Term Liabilities
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Our other long-term liabilities are summarized as follows (in millions):
 
 
December 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Long-term capital lease obligations
$
3,026

 
$
1,435

Long-term finance lease obligations
1,198

 
555

Construction liabilities
467

 
385

Tax contingencies
510

 
457

Long-term deferred tax liabilities
1,021

 
571

Other
1,188

 
839

Total other long-term liabilities
$
7,410

 
$
4,242


Capital and Finance Leases
Certain of our equipment, primarily related to technology infrastructure, and buildings have been acquired under capital leases. Long-term capital lease obligations are as follows (in millions):
 
 
December 31, 2014
Gross capital lease obligations
$
5,182

Less imputed interest
(143
)
Present value of net minimum lease payments
5,039

Less current portion of capital lease obligations
(2,013
)
Total long-term capital lease obligations
$
3,026


We continue to be the deemed owner after occupancy of certain facilities that were constructed as build-to-suit lease arrangements and previously reflected as “Construction liabilities.” As such, these arrangements are accounted for as finance leases. Long-term finance lease obligations are as follows (in millions):
 
December 31, 2014
Gross finance lease obligations
$
1,629

Less imputed interest
(364
)
Present value of net minimum lease payments
1,265

Less current portion of finance lease obligations
(67
)
Total long-term finance lease obligations
$
1,198


Construction Liabilities
We capitalize construction in progress and record a corresponding long-term liability for build-to-suit lease agreements where we are considered the owner during the construction period for accounting purposes. These liabilities primarily relate to our corporate buildings and fulfillment, sortation, delivery, and data centers.
Tax Contingencies
We have recorded tax reserves for tax contingencies, inclusive of accrued interest and penalties, for U.S. and foreign income taxes. These contingencies primarily relate to transfer pricing, state income taxes, and research and development credits. See “Note 11—Income Taxes” for discussion of tax contingencies.