Income Taxes (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Tax Uncertainties, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Uncertain tax positions reflect the difference between tax positions taken or expected to be taken on income tax returns and the amounts recognized in the financial statements.

As discussed in the 2014 Form 10-K, Altria Group, Inc. recognizes accrued interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions as part of the provision for income taxes on its condensed consolidated statements of earnings.