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Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Settlements and Lapse of Statute of Limitations

RB Global Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Settlements and Lapse of Statute of Limitations remained flat by 0.0% to $1.60M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 12.3%, from $1.43M to $1.60M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Settlements and Lapse of Statute of Limitations shows an upward trend with a 18.0% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 25, 2026

How to read this metric

A decrease in the liability balance suggests successful resolution of tax disputes or the passing of time, reducing future tax risk.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the reduction in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits due to the settlement of tax audits...

Peer comparison

Commonly reported by large multinational corporations as 'settlements of unrecognized tax benefits' or 'statute of limitations expirations'.

Metric ID: other_unrecognized_tax_benefits_settlements_and_lapse_of_ec21d5

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$3.30M$3.60M$4.00M$5.70M$6.40M
YoY Change+9.0%+11.1%+42.5%+12.3%
Range$3.30M$6.40M
CAGR+18.0%
Avg YoY Growth+18.7%
Median YoY Growth+11.7%
Current Streak4+ years growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RB Global's unrecognized tax benefits, settlements and lapse of statute of limitations?
RB Global (RBA) reported unrecognized tax benefits, settlements and lapse of statute of limitations of $1.60M in Q4 2025.
How has RB Global's unrecognized tax benefits, settlements and lapse of statute of limitations changed year-over-year?
RB Global's unrecognized tax benefits, settlements and lapse of statute of limitations increased by 12.3% year-over-year, from $1.43M to $1.60M.
What is the long-term trend for RB Global's unrecognized tax benefits, settlements and lapse of statute of limitations?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), RB Global's unrecognized tax benefits, settlements and lapse of statute of limitations has grown at a 18.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.30M to $6.40M.
What does unrecognized tax benefits, settlements and lapse of statute of limitations mean?
The decrease in tax liabilities resulting from settled audits or expired legal timeframes for tax assessments.