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Blackrock BLK Unrecognized Tax Benefits
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Reported directly by Blackrock in its filing.
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The source filing: Blackrock’s 10-K, filed February 25, 2026.
- Filed
- Feb 25, 2026, 4:57 PM EST
- Fiscal year
- FY2025
- Accession
- 0001193125-26-071966
| (in millions) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at January 1 | $517 | $749 | $912 |
| Additions for tax positions of prior years | 15 | 30 | 25 |
| Reductions for tax positions of prior years | (8) | (10) | (22) |
| Additions based on tax positions related to current year | 79 | 51 | 49 |
| Additions related to business combinations | — | — | 16 |
| Lapse of Statute Limitation | (5) | — | — |
| Settlements | (87) | (303) | (231) |
| Balance at December 31 | $511 | $517 | $749 |
Item 16. Form 10-K Summary
FAQ
- What is Blackrock's unrecognized tax benefits?
- Blackrock (BLK) reported unrecognized tax benefits of $511M in Q4 2025.
- How has Blackrock's unrecognized tax benefits changed year-over-year?
- Blackrock's unrecognized tax benefits decreased by 1.2% year-over-year, from $517M to $511M.
- What is the long-term trend for Blackrock's unrecognized tax benefits?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Blackrock's unrecognized tax benefits has grown at a -15.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.02B to $511M.
- What does unrecognized tax benefits mean?
- This represents the amount of tax benefits from uncertain tax positions that have not been recognized in the financial statements because they do not meet the 'more-likely-than-not' threshold. It reflects the company's exposure to potential tax audits and disputes with tax authorities. This is a key indicator of tax-related legal and financial risk.
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