Bank of America Corporation Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Subsequent Event (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Income tax expense (benefit)	$ 770	$ 1,201	$ 1,520	$ (2,117)

The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations.