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Reduction in accrual for interest and penalties

International Flavors & Fragrances Reduction in accrual for interest and penalties increased by 62.5% to $26.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 62.5%, from $16.00M to $26.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Reduction in accrual for interest and penalties shows an upward trend with a 54.0% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 27, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase signals higher risk of tax audits or prolonged disputes, while a decrease indicates successful settlement or favorable audit outcomes.

Detailed definition

This reflects the accrual for interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions or tax underpayments. It re...

Peer comparison

Commonly found in the tax footnotes of large public companies with significant global operations.

Metric ID: other_accrued_interest_or_penalties_related_to_tax_amounts

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$19.00M$1.00M$14.00M$16.00M$26.00M
QoQ Change-94.7%>999%+14.3%+62.5%
YoY Change-94.7%>999%+14.3%+62.5%
Range$1.00M$26.00M
CAGR+36.8%
Avg YoY Growth+320.5%
Median YoY Growth+38.4%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Flavors & Fragrances's reduction in accrual for interest and penalties?
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) reported reduction in accrual for interest and penalties of $26.00M in Q4 2025.
How has International Flavors & Fragrances's reduction in accrual for interest and penalties changed year-over-year?
International Flavors & Fragrances's reduction in accrual for interest and penalties increased by 62.5% year-over-year, from $16.00M to $26.00M.
What is the long-term trend for International Flavors & Fragrances's reduction in accrual for interest and penalties?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), International Flavors & Fragrances's reduction in accrual for interest and penalties has grown at a 54.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.00M to $26.00M.
What does reduction in accrual for interest and penalties mean?
The estimated cost of interest and penalties owed to tax authorities for uncertain tax positions.