Tax
Income Tax Penalties and Interest
HCA Healthcare Income Tax Penalties and Interest remained flat by 0.0% to $6.75M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 55.7%, from $15.25M to $6.75M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Income Tax Penalties and Interest shows an upward trend with a 5.5% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 10, 2026
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.
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amzn_tax_penalties_and_interestHistorical Data
4 years
| FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $23.00M | $36.00M | $61.00M | $27.00M |
| YoY Change | — | +56.5% | +69.4% | -55.7% |
Range$23.00M – $61.00M
CAGR+5.5%
Avg YoY Growth+23.4%
Median YoY Growth+56.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is HCA Healthcare's income tax penalties and interest?
- HCA Healthcare (HCA) reported income tax penalties and interest of $6.75M in Q4 2025.
- How has HCA Healthcare's income tax penalties and interest changed year-over-year?
- HCA Healthcare's income tax penalties and interest decreased by 55.7% year-over-year, from $15.25M to $6.75M.
- What is the long-term trend for HCA Healthcare's income tax penalties and interest?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), HCA Healthcare's income tax penalties and interest has grown at a 5.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $23.00M to $27.00M.
- What does income tax penalties and interest mean?
- The additional costs incurred from tax authorities due to interest and penalties on tax audits.