The Coca-Cola Company Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

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INCOME TAXES (Details 3)

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INCOME TAXES (Details 3) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Deferred tax asset valuation allowances
Balance at beginning of year	$ 586
Balance at end of year	649	586
Net increase or (decrease) in valuation allowances	63	99	(372)
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Deferred tax asset valuation allowances
Balance at beginning of year	586	487	859
Additions	104	169	126
(Decrease) due to transfer to assets held for sale	0	0	(146)
Deductions	(41)	(70)	(352)
Balance at end of year	$ 649	$ 586	$ 487

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