Tax
Income Tax Penalties and Interest
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher tax audit risk or past tax positions that were deemed incorrect by authorities.
Detailed definition
Includes the interest and penalties accrued or paid in relation to income tax examinations and audits. This reflects the...
Peer comparison
Reported by most large corporations within the tax provision or operating expense notes.
Metric ID:
amzn_tax_penalties_and_interestIncome Tax Penalties and Interest at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does income tax penalties and interest mean?
- The additional costs incurred from tax authorities due to interest and penalties on tax audits.