Discontinued — last reported Q3 '18
Penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits
U.S. Bancorp Penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits increased by 44.4% to $39.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits shows relatively stable performance with a -1.3% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase indicates higher tax uncertainty or aggressive tax planning, while a decrease suggests resolution of tax audits or lower risk exposure.
Detailed definition
The cumulative amount of penalties and interest accrued related to tax positions that do not meet the threshold for reco...
Peer comparison
Commonly disclosed by large financial institutions; high values relative to equity may signal aggressive tax accounting.
other_unrecognized_tax_benefits_income_tax_penalties_and_f243c1Historical Data
| Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $40.00M | $27.00M | $39.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -32.5% | +44.4% |
| YoY Change | — | -32.5% | +44.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is U.S. Bancorp's penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits?
- U.S. Bancorp (USB) reported penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits of $39.00M in Q4 2025.
- What is the long-term trend for U.S. Bancorp's penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), U.S. Bancorp's penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits has grown at a -1.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $40.00M to $39.00M.
- What does penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits mean?
- Accrued costs for potential tax penalties and interest on uncertain tax positions.