Discontinued — last reported Q2 '21
Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Blackrock Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued decreased by 14.8% to $173.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued shows relatively stable performance with a 2.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase signals rising potential costs from tax litigation or prolonged uncertainty, while a decrease suggests resolution.
Detailed definition
This metric tracks the cumulative interest and penalties accrued on uncertain tax positions. It represents the cost of c...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported by large-cap banks; levels vary based on the intensity of tax authority audits.
unrecognized_tax_benefits_interest_penaltiesHistorical Data
| Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $160.00M | $140.00M | $203.00M | $173.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -12.5% | +45.0% | -14.8% |
| YoY Change | — | -12.5% | +45.0% | -14.8% |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Blackrock's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued?
- Blackrock (BLK) reported unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued of $173.00M in Q4 2025.
- What is the long-term trend for Blackrock's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Blackrock's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued has grown at a 2.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $160.00M to $173.00M.
- What does unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued mean?
- The total interest and penalties set aside for potential tax disputes.