Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Citigroup Unrecognized Tax Benefits decreased by 34.3% to $860.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 34.3%, from $1.31B to $860.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Unrecognized Tax Benefits shows relatively stable performance with a -0.0% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A decrease generally signals the resolution of tax audits or the expiration of statutes of limitations, while an increase suggests new tax planning risks.
Detailed definition
This represents the cumulative amount of tax benefits from uncertain tax positions that have not been recognized in the...
Peer comparison
Standard for multinational corporations; peers with complex global tax structures often carry significant balances in this category.
unrecognized_tax_benefitsHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.30B | $1.31B | $1.28B | $1.31B | $860.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +1.2% | -2.6% | +2.5% | -34.3% |
| YoY Change | — | +1.2% | -2.6% | +2.5% | -34.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Citigroup's unrecognized tax benefits?
- Citigroup (C) reported unrecognized tax benefits of $860.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has Citigroup's unrecognized tax benefits changed year-over-year?
- Citigroup's unrecognized tax benefits decreased by 34.3% year-over-year, from $1.31B to $860.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Citigroup's unrecognized tax benefits?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Citigroup's unrecognized tax benefits has grown at a -0.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $861.00M to $860.00M.
- What does unrecognized tax benefits mean?
- The amount of potential tax savings that the company has not yet claimed because the outcome is uncertain.