Unrecognized tax benefits, settlements
International Business Machines Unrecognized tax benefits, settlements remained flat by 0.0% to $23.75M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 55.7%, from $15.25M to $23.75M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Unrecognized tax benefits, settlements shows a downward trend with a -27.9% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A higher value indicates successful negotiation or settlement of tax disputes, often resulting in lower-than-anticipated cash outflows.
Detailed definition
This metric quantifies the reduction in unrecognized tax benefits specifically resulting from settlements reached with t...
Peer comparison
Standard disclosure for multinational entities with significant tax audit activity.
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| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $352.00M | $41.00M | $26.00M | $61.00M | $95.00M |
| YoY Change | — | -88.4% | -36.6% | +134.6% | +55.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's unrecognized tax benefits, settlements?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported unrecognized tax benefits, settlements of $23.75M in Q4 2025.
- How has International Business Machines's unrecognized tax benefits, settlements changed year-over-year?
- International Business Machines's unrecognized tax benefits, settlements increased by 55.7% year-over-year, from $15.25M to $23.75M.
- What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's unrecognized tax benefits, settlements?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), International Business Machines's unrecognized tax benefits, settlements has grown at a -27.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $352.00M to $95.00M.
- What does unrecognized tax benefits, settlements mean?
- Reductions in tax reserves due to formal settlements with tax authorities.