Altria Group Inc. v. United States of America

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Case overview

Case Number:

3:19-cv-00910

Court:

Virginia Eastern

Nature of Suit:

Taxes

Judge:

Robert E. Payne

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  1. January 19, 2022

    Altria Wins $9.3M Tax Refund Over Settlement Payment

    Tobacco giant Altria won a $9.3 million tax refund from the Internal Revenue Service on Wednesday, with a Virginia federal judge ruling that a portion of a settlement paid to the state of Oregon could be deducted.

  2. December 12, 2019

    Altria Seeks $9.3M Tax Refund Over Settlement Payment

    Damages paid to Oregon as part of a legal settlement are not fines but deductible business expenses, entitling Altria to a $9.3 million tax refund denied by the Internal Revenue Service, the Virginia tobacco giant has told a federal court.