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Income taxes	6 Months Ended
Income taxes	Jun. 30, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income taxes	Income taxes BNY Mellon recorded an income tax provision of $216 million (18.3% effective tax rate) in the second quarter of 2020, $264 million (20.5% effective tax rate) in the second quarter of 2019 and $265 million (21.6% effective tax rate) in the first quarter of 2020. Our total tax reserves as of June 30, 2020 were $178 million compared with $173 million at Dec. 31, 2019. If these tax reserves were unnecessary, $178 million would affect the effective tax rate in future periods. We recognize accrued interest and penalties, if applicable, related to income taxes in income tax expense. Included in the balance sheet at June 30, 2020 is accrued interest, where applicable, of $34 million. The additional tax expense related to interest for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was $3 million, compared with $6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. It is reasonably possible the total reserve for uncertain tax positions could decrease within the next 12 months by approximately $100 million as a result of adjustments related to tax years that are still subject to examination. Our federal income tax returns are closed to examination through 2016. Our New York State, New York City and UK income tax returns are closed to examination through 2012.

The entire disclosure for income taxes. Disclosures may include net deferred tax liability or asset recognized in an enterprise's statement of financial position, net change during the year in the total valuation allowance, approximate tax effect of each type of temporary difference and carryforward that gives rise to a significant portion of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets, utilization of a tax carryback, and tax uncertainties information.

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