Discontinued — last reported Q2 '21
Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Merck & Co. Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued increased by 24.9% to $546.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 24.9%, from $437.00M to $546.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued shows an upward trend with a 15.3% 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 | $192.00M | $256.00M | $388.00M | $437.00M | $546.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +33.3% | +51.6% | +12.6% | +24.9% |
| YoY Change | — | +33.3% | +51.6% | +12.6% | +24.9% |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Merck & Co.'s unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued?
- Merck & Co. (MRK) reported unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued of $546.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has Merck & Co.'s unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued changed year-over-year?
- Merck & Co.'s unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued increased by 24.9% year-over-year, from $437.00M to $546.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Merck & Co.'s unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Merck & Co.'s unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued has grown at a 15.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $268.00M to $546.00M.
- What does unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued mean?
- The total interest and penalties set aside for potential tax disputes.