HB588Introduced in the House of Delegates
Income tax, state; subtractions for military benefits.
Introduced by Jason Ballard, District 42
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Individual income tax; subtractions; military benefits. Removes the cap on military benefits that may be subtracted from Virginia taxable income for taxable years beginning on and after January 1, 2026, allowing the total amount of such benefits to be subtracted from such income. Under current law, up to $40,000 of military benefits may be subtracted from Virginia taxable income.
Where it stands
Left in Finance
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 2-N) · February 2, 2026
7
Yes
2
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
10 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Gretchen Bulova | 11 | Yes |
| Michelle Maldonado | 20 | Yes |
| Will Davis | 39 | No |
| Joseph McNamara | 40 | Absent |
| Katrina Callsen | 54 | Yes |
| Hyland Fowler | 59 | No |
| Debra Gardner | 76 | Yes |
| Kimberly Pope Adams | 82 | Yes |
| Bonita Anthony | 92 | Yes |
| Phil Hernandez | 94 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101424D
Referred to Committee on Finance
Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (1/20/2026 11:39 am)
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 2-N)
Left in Finance
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