Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes: Altria Group, Inc. is subject to income taxation in many jurisdictions. 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. Resolution of the related tax positions with the relevant tax authorities may take many years to complete, and such timing is not entirely within the control of Altria Group, Inc. At June 30, 2016, Altria Group, Inc.’s total unrecognized tax benefits were $175 million. The amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate at June 30, 2016 was $81 million, along with $94 million affecting deferred taxes. It is reasonably possible that within the next 12 months certain examinations will be resolved, which could result in a decrease in unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $140 million. At December 31, 2015, Altria Group, Inc.’s total unrecognized tax benefits were $158 million. The amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate at December 31, 2015 was $76 million, along with $82 million affecting deferred taxes.

Income Taxes

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2016

Income Taxes:

Altria Group, Inc. is subject to income taxation in many jurisdictions. 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. Resolution of the related tax positions with the relevant tax authorities may take many years to complete, and such timing is not entirely within the control of Altria Group, Inc. At June 30, 2016, Altria Group, Inc.’s total unrecognized tax benefits were $175 million. The amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate at June 30, 2016 was $81 million, along with $94 million affecting deferred taxes. It is reasonably possible that within the next 12 months certain examinations will be resolved, which could result in a decrease in unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $140 million. At December 31, 2015, Altria Group, Inc.’s total unrecognized tax benefits were $158 million. The amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate at December 31, 2015 was $76 million, along with $82 million affecting deferred taxes.