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New Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted (Tables) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2020
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Abstract] |
Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted | The following table provides a description of issued accounting guidance applicable to, but not yet adopted by, Altria:
Standards | Description | Effective Date for Public Entity | Effect on Financial Statements
ASU 2019-12 Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (Topic 740) | The guidance removes certain exceptions for investments, intraperiod allocations and interim calculations, and adds guidance to reduce complexity in accounting for income taxes. | The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. Early application is permitted, including adoption in any interim period. | Altria is in the process of evaluating the impact of this guidance on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
ASU 2020-01 Clarifying the Interactions between Topic 321, Topic 323, and Topic 815 | The guidance provides clarification of the interaction of rules for equity securities, the equity method of accounting, and forward contracts and purchase options on certain types of securities. | The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. Early application is permitted, including adoption in any interim period. | Altria is in the process of evaluating the impact of this guidance on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

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