Additions for tax positions of prior years
International Business Machines Additions for tax positions of prior years remained flat by 0.0% to $100.50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 11.1%, from $113.00M to $100.50M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Additions for tax positions of prior years shows an upward trend with a 12.9% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase suggests that historical tax positions are being re-evaluated as more risky or that tax authorities have challenged past filings.
Detailed definition
This metric tracks increases to the reserve for uncertain tax positions that relate to tax filings from previous years....
Peer comparison
Standard disclosure for multinational entities with long-standing tax audit cycles.
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| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $247.00M | $174.00M | $231.00M | $452.00M | $402.00M |
| YoY Change | — | -29.6% | +32.8% | +95.7% | -11.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's additions for tax positions of prior years?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported additions for tax positions of prior years of $100.50M in Q4 2025.
- How has International Business Machines's additions for tax positions of prior years changed year-over-year?
- International Business Machines's additions for tax positions of prior years decreased by 11.1% year-over-year, from $113.00M to $100.50M.
- What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's additions for tax positions of prior years?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), International Business Machines's additions for tax positions of prior years has grown at a 12.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $247.00M to $402.00M.
- What does additions for tax positions of prior years mean?
- Additions to tax reserves for positions taken in prior fiscal years.