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Changes in unrecognized tax benefits
Morgan Stanley Changes in unrecognized tax benefits increased by 25.0% to 0.5% in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 19, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher tax uncertainty or more aggressive tax positions, while a decrease indicates resolution of tax disputes or expiration of statute of limitations.
Detailed definition
Represents the aggregate amount of tax benefits that have been recognized in financial statements but are not yet recogn...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported by large multinational corporations under ASC 740; peers typically disclose this in tax footnotes.
Metric ID:
other_effective_income_tax_rate_reconciliation_tax_conti_ef495cHistorical Data
3 periods
| Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| QoQ Change | — | -33.3% | +25.0% |
| YoY Change | — | -33.3% | +25.0% |
Range0.4% – 0.6%
Avg YoY Growth-4.2%
Median YoY Growth-4.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Morgan Stanley's changes in unrecognized tax benefits?
- Morgan Stanley (MS) reported changes in unrecognized tax benefits of 0.5% in Q4 2025.
- What does changes in unrecognized tax benefits mean?
- The total amount of tax benefits taken on tax returns that may be challenged by tax authorities.