Discontinued — last reported Q2 '21
Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
International Business Machines Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued decreased by 21.2% to $1.23B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued shows an upward trend with a 8.8% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase signals rising potential costs from tax litigation or prolonged uncertainty, while a decrease suggests resolution.
Detailed definition
This metric tracks the cumulative interest and penalties accrued on uncertain tax positions. It represents the cost of c...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported by large-cap banks; levels vary based on the intensity of tax authority audits.
unrecognized_tax_benefits_interest_penaltiesHistorical Data
| Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $956.00M | $1.32B | $1.56B | $1.23B |
| QoQ Change | — | +38.2% | +18.1% | -21.2% |
| YoY Change | — | +38.2% | +18.1% | -21.2% |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued of $1.23B in Q4 2025.
- What is the long-term trend for International Business Machines's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), International Business Machines's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued has grown at a 8.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $956.00M to $1.23B.
- What does unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued mean?
- The total interest and penalties set aside for potential tax disputes.