Discontinued — last reported Q2 '21
Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
McDonald's Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued increased by 5.9% to $18.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.9%, from $17.00M to $18.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued shows a downward trend with a -36.7% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
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 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $183.60M | $24.70M | $24.90M | $17.00M | $18.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -86.5% | +0.8% | -31.7% | +5.9% |
| YoY Change | — | -86.5% | +0.8% | -31.7% | +5.9% |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is McDonald's's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued?
- McDonald's (MCD) reported unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued of $18.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has McDonald's's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued changed year-over-year?
- McDonald's's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued increased by 5.9% year-over-year, from $17.00M to $18.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for McDonald's's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), McDonald's's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued has grown at a -36.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $177.40M to $18.00M.
- What does unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued mean?
- The total interest and penalties set aside for potential tax disputes.