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Penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits
U.S. Bancorp Penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits increased by 44.4% to $39M 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
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 23, 2026
How to read this metric
An increasing trend suggests prolonged tax disputes or a growing volume of uncertain tax positions.
Detailed definition
This represents the cumulative interest and penalties accrued on tax positions that have not been fully recognized for f...
Peer comparison
Standard line item in tax footnotes for large financial institutions.
Metric ID:
other_unrecognized_tax_benefits_income_tax_penalties_and_f243c1Historical Data
3 periods
| Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $40M | $27M | $39M |
| QoQ Change | — | -32.5% | +44.4% |
| YoY Change | — | -32.5% | +44.4% |
Range$27M – $40M
Avg YoY Growth+6.0%
Median YoY Growth+6.0%
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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 $39M 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 $40M to $39M.
- What does penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits mean?
- The accumulated interest and fines associated with disputed or uncertain tax filings.