What is International Business Machines's changes in unrecognized tax benefits?

International Business Machines (IBM) reported changes in unrecognized tax benefits of -27.0% in Q4 2025.

What does changes in unrecognized tax benefits mean?

The portion of the effective tax rate change attributed to adjustments in uncertain tax position reserves.

StatementIncome Statement

SectionOther

CategoryProfitability

SignalContext dependent

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ4 2025

Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026

Significant fluctuations indicate volatility in tax planning outcomes or changes in the company's tax audit environment.

This metric quantifies the impact of changes in unrecognized tax benefits on the effective tax rate reconciliation. It h...

Standard component of the effective tax rate reconciliation table in financial footnotes.

Metric ID: other_effective_income_tax_rate_reconciliation_tax_conti_ef495c

1 periods

	Q4 '25
Value	-27%

What is International Business Machines's changes in unrecognized tax benefits?: International Business Machines (IBM) reported changes in unrecognized tax benefits of -27.0% in Q4 2025.
What does changes in unrecognized tax benefits mean?: The portion of the effective tax rate change attributed to adjustments in uncertain tax position reserves.