Discontinued — last reported Q2 '21
Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Morgan Stanley Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued increased by 42.7% to $364.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 42.7%, from $255.00M to $364.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued shows an upward trend with a 26.5% 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 | $142.00M | $175.00M | $237.00M | $255.00M | $364.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +23.2% | +35.4% | +7.6% | +42.7% |
| YoY Change | — | +23.2% | +35.4% | +7.6% | +42.7% |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Morgan Stanley's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued?
- Morgan Stanley (MS) reported unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued of $364.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has Morgan Stanley's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued changed year-over-year?
- Morgan Stanley's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued increased by 42.7% year-over-year, from $255.00M to $364.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Morgan Stanley's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Morgan Stanley's unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued has grown at a 26.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $142.00M to $364.00M.
- What does unrecognized tax benefits - income tax penalties and interest accrued mean?
- The total interest and penalties set aside for potential tax disputes.