Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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Share-Based Compensation - Long-Term Incentive Plan, CVR Energy (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Share-Based Compensation
Personnel accruals, VIEs	$ 34.8	$ 34.8	$ 45.7
CVR Energy Long Term Incentive Plan
Share-Based Compensation
Common stock authorized for issuance (in shares)	7,500,000	7,500,000
CVR Energy Long Term Incentive Plan \| Stock Options
Share-Based Compensation
Common stock authorized for issuance (in shares)	1,000,000	1,000,000
CVR Energy Long Term Incentive Plan \| Performance Unit Awards
Share-Based Compensation
Compensation expense (credit)	$ 0.9	$ 1.8
CVR Energy Long Term Incentive Plan \| Performance Unit Awards \| Personnel Accruals
Share-Based Compensation
Personnel accruals, VIEs	$ 1.8	$ 1.8