What is Morgan Stanley's additions for tax positions of prior years?

Morgan Stanley (MS) reported additions for tax positions of prior years of $19.50M in Q4 2025.

How has Morgan Stanley's additions for tax positions of prior years changed year-over-year?

Morgan Stanley's additions for tax positions of prior years decreased by 40.9% year-over-year, from $33.00M to $19.50M.

What is the long-term trend for Morgan Stanley's additions for tax positions of prior years?

Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Morgan Stanley's additions for tax positions of prior years has grown at a 1.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $74.00M to $78.00M.

What does additions for tax positions of prior years mean?

Adjustments to tax benefits from previous years that increase the company's potential tax liability.

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Additions for tax positions of prior years

Morgan Stanley Additions for tax positions of prior years remained flat by 0.0% to $19.50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 40.9%, from $33.00M to $19.50M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Additions for tax positions of prior years shows relatively stable performance with a 1.3% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement

SectionOther

CategoryRisk

SignalLower is better

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ1 2014

Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 19, 2026

How to read this metric

Increases suggest that previous tax positions are being re-evaluated as more risky or that tax authorities have challenged historical filings.

Detailed definition

Represents the increase in unrecognized tax benefits related to tax positions taken in prior reporting periods. This oft...

Peer comparison

Common in tax footnotes for large firms; peers will show similar adjustments based on audit outcomes or legislative changes.

Metric ID: other_unrecognized_tax_benefits_increases_resulting_from_bb8d5f

Historical Data

5 years

	FY'21	FY'22	FY'23	FY'24	FY'25
Value	$74.00M	$64.00M	$141.00M	$132.00M	$78.00M
YoY Change	—	-13.5%	+120.3%	-6.4%	-40.9%

Range$64.00M – $141.00M

CAGR+1.3%

Avg YoY Growth+14.9%

Median YoY Growth-9.9%

Current Streak2 years decline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morgan Stanley's additions for tax positions of prior years?: Morgan Stanley (MS) reported additions for tax positions of prior years of $19.50M in Q4 2025.
How has Morgan Stanley's additions for tax positions of prior years changed year-over-year?: Morgan Stanley's additions for tax positions of prior years decreased by 40.9% year-over-year, from $33.00M to $19.50M.
What is the long-term trend for Morgan Stanley's additions for tax positions of prior years?: Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Morgan Stanley's additions for tax positions of prior years has grown at a 1.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $74.00M to $78.00M.
What does additions for tax positions of prior years mean?: Adjustments to tax benefits from previous years that increase the company's potential tax liability.