Unrecognized tax benefits
Wells Fargo & Company Unrecognized tax benefits decreased by 18.6% to $2.53B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 18.6%, from $3.11B to $2.53B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Unrecognized tax benefits shows a downward trend with a -12.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase suggests more aggressive tax positions or increased scrutiny from tax authorities, while a decrease indicates resolution of tax uncertainties.
Detailed definition
Represents the total amount of tax benefits that have been taken or are expected to be taken in tax returns but have not...
Peer comparison
Standard disclosure for large multinational corporations; peers with complex global tax structures typically report significant balances.
other_unrecognized_tax_benefitsHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $5.22B | $5.44B | $4.11B | $3.11B | $2.53B |
| QoQ Change | — | +4.2% | -24.3% | -24.5% | -18.6% |
| YoY Change | — | +4.2% | -24.3% | -24.5% | -18.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wells Fargo & Company's unrecognized tax benefits?
- Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) reported unrecognized tax benefits of $2.53B in Q4 2025.
- How has Wells Fargo & Company's unrecognized tax benefits changed year-over-year?
- Wells Fargo & Company's unrecognized tax benefits decreased by 18.6% year-over-year, from $3.11B to $2.53B.
- What is the long-term trend for Wells Fargo & Company's unrecognized tax benefits?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Wells Fargo & Company's unrecognized tax benefits has grown at a -12.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $4.83B to $2.53B.
- What does unrecognized tax benefits mean?
- The total value of tax positions taken that are not yet fully recognized in financial reporting due to uncertainty.