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Penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits

Arthur J. Gallagher Penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits increased by 40.0% to $14.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ3 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher tax uncertainty or aggressive tax planning, while a decrease suggests resolution of tax audits or lower risk exposure.

Detailed definition

The cumulative amount of penalties and interest accrued related to tax positions that do not meet the threshold for reco...

Peer comparison

Commonly disclosed by large financial institutions; high values relative to equity may signal aggressive tax accounting.

Metric ID: other_unrecognized_tax_benefits_income_tax_penalties_and_f243c1

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$10.00M$14.00M
QoQ Change+40.0%
YoY Change+40.0%
Range$10.00M$14.00M
Avg YoY Growth+40.0%
Median YoY Growth+40.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arthur J. Gallagher's penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits?
Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG) reported penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits of $14.00M in Q4 2025.
What does penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits mean?
Accrued costs for potential tax penalties and interest on uncertain tax positions.