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Income Taxes (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Valuation Allowance Rollforward [Roll Forward] |
Balance at beginning of year | $ 2,256
Additions to valuation allowance charged to income tax expense | 7
Releases of valuation allowance credited to income tax benefit | (94)
Foreign currency translation | (1)
Reductions to valuation allowance due to NJOY Transaction (no impact to earnings) | (4)
Balance at end of period | $ 2,164

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