Discontinued — last reported Q4 '11
Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Non-Current LiabilitiesBank of America Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued decreased by 31.4% to $72.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 31.4%, from $105.00M to $72.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued shows a downward trend with a -11.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase indicates growing exposure to tax-related penalties or a longer duration of unresolved tax disputes.
Detailed definition
This metric tracks the accrued interest and penalties associated with the company's unrecognized tax benefits. It repres...
Peer comparison
Standard disclosure for large firms; peers with aggressive tax planning or complex international structures often report these accruals.
unrecognized_tax_benefits_interest_penaltiesHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $167.00M | $107.00M | $134.00M | $105.00M | $72.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -35.9% | +25.2% | -21.6% | -31.4% |
| YoY Change | — | -35.9% | +25.2% | -21.6% | -31.4% |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bank of America's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued?
- Bank of America (BAC) reported unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued of $72.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has Bank of America's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued changed year-over-year?
- Bank of America's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued decreased by 31.4% year-over-year, from $105.00M to $72.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Bank of America's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Bank of America's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued has grown at a -11.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $130.00M to $72.00M.
- What does unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued mean?
- The estimated interest and penalties the company would owe if its uncertain tax claims were rejected.