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Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations

Morgan Stanley Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations remained flat by 0.0% to $11.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 6.4%, from $11.75M to $11.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations shows an upward trend with a 38.4% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOther
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 19, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher values indicate that historical tax positions have become permanent and are no longer subject to audit risk.

Detailed definition

Reflects the reduction in unrecognized tax benefits due to the expiration of the statute of limitations for tax assessme...

Peer comparison

Standard tax footnote disclosure; peers will report this as a routine reduction in tax uncertainty.

Metric ID: other_unrecognized_tax_benefits_reductions_resulting_fro_c44978

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$12.00M$22.00M$21.00M$47.00M$44.00M
YoY Change+83.3%-4.5%+123.8%-6.4%
Range$12.00M$47.00M
CAGR+38.4%
Avg YoY Growth+49.1%
Median YoY Growth+39.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morgan Stanley's unrecognized tax benefits, reduction resulting from lapse of applicable statute of limitations?
Morgan Stanley (MS) reported unrecognized tax benefits, reduction resulting from lapse of applicable statute of limitations of $11.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Morgan Stanley's unrecognized tax benefits, reduction resulting from lapse of applicable statute of limitations changed year-over-year?
Morgan Stanley's unrecognized tax benefits, reduction resulting from lapse of applicable statute of limitations decreased by 6.4% year-over-year, from $11.75M to $11.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Morgan Stanley's unrecognized tax benefits, reduction resulting from lapse of applicable statute of limitations?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Morgan Stanley's unrecognized tax benefits, reduction resulting from lapse of applicable statute of limitations has grown at a 38.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $12.00M to $44.00M.
What does unrecognized tax benefits, reduction resulting from lapse of applicable statute of limitations mean?
Tax reserves reduced because the time limit for tax authorities to challenge the claim has expired.