Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Blackrock Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued decreased by 14.8% to $173M 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 suggests either a longer duration of unresolved tax issues or an increase in the underlying uncertain tax positions.
Detailed definition
This represents the cumulative accrual of interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions. It reflects th...
Peer comparison
Standard disclosure for large firms; peers in highly regulated industries often maintain these reserves.
unrecognized_tax_benefits_interest_penaltiesHistorical Data
| Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $160M | $140M | $203M | $173M |
| 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 $173M 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 $160M to $173M.
- What does unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued mean?
- The total interest and penalties the company has set aside for potential tax disputes.