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Additions for tax positions of prior years
PayPal Holdings, Inc. Additions for tax positions of prior years remained flat by 0.0% to $60.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 445.5%, from $11.00M to $60.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Additions for tax positions of prior years shows an upward trend with a 8.7% 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 2020
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 3, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase may signal potential tax audit risks or unfavorable adjustments to historical tax filings.
Detailed definition
Reflects the increase in unrecognized tax benefits liability attributable to tax positions taken in prior reporting peri...
Peer comparison
Commonly found in the 'Rollforward of Unrecognized Tax Benefits' table in corporate tax disclosures.
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other_unrecognized_tax_benefits_increases_resulting_from_bb8d5fHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $172.00M | $52.00M | $178.00M | $44.00M | $240.00M |
| YoY Change | — | -69.8% | +242.3% | -75.3% | +445.5% |
Range$44.00M – $240.00M
CAGR+8.7%
Avg YoY Growth+135.7%
Median YoY Growth+86.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is PayPal Holdings, Inc.'s additions for tax positions of prior years?
- PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) reported additions for tax positions of prior years of $60.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has PayPal Holdings, Inc.'s additions for tax positions of prior years changed year-over-year?
- PayPal Holdings, Inc.'s additions for tax positions of prior years increased by 445.5% year-over-year, from $11.00M to $60.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for PayPal Holdings, Inc.'s additions for tax positions of prior years?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), PayPal Holdings, Inc.'s additions for tax positions of prior years has grown at a 8.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $172.00M to $240.00M.
- What does additions for tax positions of prior years mean?
- The increase in tax liability reserves due to re-evaluating tax positions from previous years.