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Additions for tax positions of prior years
Willis Towers Watson Additions for tax positions of prior years remained flat by 0.0% to $4.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 300.0%, from $1.00M to $4.00M. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 25, 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 | $0.00 | $16.00M | $13.00M | $4.00M | $16.00M |
| YoY Change | — | — | -18.8% | -69.2% | +300.0% |
Range$0.00 – $16.00M
Avg YoY Growth+70.7%
Median YoY Growth-18.8%
Additions for tax positions of prior years at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Willis Towers Watson's additions for tax positions of prior years?
- Willis Towers Watson (WTW) reported additions for tax positions of prior years of $4.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has Willis Towers Watson's additions for tax positions of prior years changed year-over-year?
- Willis Towers Watson's additions for tax positions of prior years increased by 300.0% year-over-year, from $1.00M to $4.00M.
- 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.