Increase (decrease) in amount of unrecognized tax benefits
International Business Machines Increase (decrease) in amount of unrecognized tax benefits remained flat by 0.0% to -$555M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 2255.3%, from $25.75M to -$555M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Increase (decrease) in amount of unrecognized tax benefits shows a downward trend with a 99.2% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher tax uncertainty or aggressive tax planning, while a decrease suggests resolution of past uncertainties.
Detailed definition
This represents the net change in the total reserve for uncertain tax positions during the reporting period. It reflects...
Peer comparison
Standard disclosure under ASC 740 regarding uncertain tax positions.
other_unrecognized_tax_benefits_period_increase_decreaseHistorical Data
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $141M | $19M | $44M | $103M | -$2.22B |
| YoY Change | — | -86.5% | +131.6% | +134.1% | <-999% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's increase (decrease) in amount of unrecognized tax benefits?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported increase (decrease) in amount of unrecognized tax benefits of -$555M in Q4 2025.
- How has International Business Machines's increase (decrease) in amount of unrecognized tax benefits changed year-over-year?
- International Business Machines's increase (decrease) in amount of unrecognized tax benefits decreased by 2255.3% year-over-year, from $25.75M to -$555M.
- What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's increase (decrease) in amount of unrecognized tax benefits?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), International Business Machines's increase (decrease) in amount of unrecognized tax benefits has grown at a 99.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $141M to -$2.22B.
- What does increase (decrease) in amount of unrecognized tax benefits mean?
- The net change in the company's reserve for uncertain tax positions.