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Other Long-Term Liabilities
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
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,
 
2015
 
2014
Long-term capital lease obligations
$
4,212

 
$
3,026

Long-term finance lease obligations
1,736

 
1,198

Construction liabilities
378

 
467

Tax contingencies
932

 
510

Long-term deferred tax liabilities
1,084

 
1,021

Other
1,584

 
1,188

Total other long-term liabilities
$
9,926

 
$
7,410


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, 2015
Gross capital lease obligations
$
7,452

Less imputed interest
(213
)
Present value of net minimum lease payments
7,239

Less current portion of capital lease obligations
(3,027
)
Total long-term capital lease obligations
$
4,212


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, 2015
Gross finance lease obligations
$
2,390

Less imputed interest
(555
)
Present value of net minimum lease payments
1,835

Less current portion of finance lease obligations
(99
)
Total long-term finance lease obligations
$
1,736


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 10—Income Taxes” for discussion of tax contingencies.