Altria Group, Inc. v. United States of America

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Case Number:

3:23-cv-00293

Court:

Virginia Eastern

Nature of Suit:

Taxes

Judge:

M. Hannah Lauck

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  1. September 30, 2025

    Altria Loses Out On $38M Refund On Foreign Subsidiaries

    Tobacco products maker Altria is not entitled to a $38 million tax refund on foreign subsidiaries, a Virginia federal court found, saying the company was an indirect shareholder through its interest in Anheuser-Busch and therefore owes taxes on its portion of the subsidiaries' income.

  2. January 06, 2025

    US Wants More Time To Counter Altria's $106M Tax Refund Bid

    Tobacco giant Altria's complaint seeking a $106 million tax refund related to its interests in beverage company Anheuser-Busch requires more research to counter in the event a Virginia federal court decides it can move forward, the U.S. government said in requesting time for potential discovery.

  3. May 02, 2023

    Altria Sues For $106M Tax Refund Over Anheuser-Busch Stock

    Tobacco giant Altria Group Inc. is owed a $105.7 million tax refund from the Internal Revenue Service, it told a Virginia federal court, arguing that it overstated its tax liabilities stemming from its interests in beverage company Anheuser-Busch, among other claims.