Discontinued — last reported Q1 '19
Unrecognized tax benefits
Wells Fargo & Company Unrecognized tax benefits decreased by 18.6% to $2.53B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 18.6%, from $3.11B to $2.53B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Unrecognized tax benefits shows a downward trend with a -12.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A decrease suggests the resolution of tax audits or the expiration of statutes of limitations, while an increase suggests new tax positions with higher uncertainty.
Detailed definition
This represents the aggregate amount of tax benefits that have not been recognized in the financial statements because t...
Peer comparison
Peers generally maintain low levels of unrecognized tax benefits to minimize audit risk and financial statement volatility.
other_unrecognized_tax_benefitsHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $5.22B | $5.44B | $4.11B | $3.11B | $2.53B |
| QoQ Change | — | +4.2% | -24.3% | -24.5% | -18.6% |
| YoY Change | — | +4.2% | -24.3% | -24.5% | -18.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wells Fargo & Company's unrecognized tax benefits?
- Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) reported unrecognized tax benefits of $2.53B in Q4 2025.
- How has Wells Fargo & Company's unrecognized tax benefits changed year-over-year?
- Wells Fargo & Company's unrecognized tax benefits decreased by 18.6% year-over-year, from $3.11B to $2.53B.
- What is the long-term trend for Wells Fargo & Company's unrecognized tax benefits?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Wells Fargo & Company's unrecognized tax benefits has grown at a -12.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $4.83B to $2.53B.
- What does unrecognized tax benefits mean?
- The total value of tax savings the company has claimed or expects to claim but has not yet recorded due to uncertainty.