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Unrecognized tax benefits
KKR & Co. Unrecognized tax benefits decreased by 0.7% to $32.59M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 0.7%, from $32.83M to $32.59M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Unrecognized tax benefits shows a downward trend with a -11.7% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2012
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 27, 2026
How to read this metric
A decrease suggests the resolution of tax uncertainties, while an increase indicates new or ongoing tax positions under scrutiny.
Detailed definition
This represents the aggregate amount of tax benefits that have not been recognized in the financial statements because t...
Peer comparison
Standard GAAP disclosure for all public companies; peers report this as unrecognized tax benefits or tax reserves.
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other_unrecognized_tax_benefitsHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $59.63M | $41.01M | $16.48M | $32.83M | $32.59M |
| QoQ Change | — | -31.2% | -59.8% | +99.3% | -0.7% |
| YoY Change | — | -31.2% | -59.8% | +99.3% | -0.7% |
Range$16.48M – $59.63M
CAGR-45.4%
Avg YoY Growth+1.9%
Median YoY Growth-16.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is KKR & Co.'s unrecognized tax benefits?
- KKR & Co. (KKR) reported unrecognized tax benefits of $32.59M in Q4 2025.
- How has KKR & Co.'s unrecognized tax benefits changed year-over-year?
- KKR & Co.'s unrecognized tax benefits decreased by 0.7% year-over-year, from $32.83M to $32.59M.
- What is the long-term trend for KKR & Co.'s unrecognized tax benefits?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), KKR & Co.'s unrecognized tax benefits has grown at a -11.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $60.71M to $32.59M.
- What does unrecognized tax benefits mean?
- Tax savings claimed by the company that are not yet certain to be accepted by tax authorities.