SB662Introduced in the Senate
Taxation & revenues; extends sunsets for standard deduction and refundable earned income tax.
Introduced by Louise Lucas, District 18
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Taxation and revenues of the Commonwealth. Extends the sunset from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2029, for the standard deduction amounts of $8,750 for single individuals and $17,500 for married individuals filing jointly. Under current law, the standard deduction is scheduled to revert to $3,000 for single individuals and $6,000 for married individuals filing jointly after taxable year 2026. The bill also extends the sunset from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2029, for the increase in Virginia's refundable earned income tax credit from 15 percent to 20 percent of the allowable federal earned income tax credit. Under current law, the Virginia refundable earned income tax credit expires in taxable year 2027 and Virginia's nonrefundable earned income tax credit, which has no expiration date, is equal to 20 percent of the federal credit.
Where it stands
Left in Finance and Appropriations
February 17, 2026
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Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101005D
Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations
Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (1/28/2026 10:58 am)
Incorporates SB676 (Rouse)
Left in Finance and Appropriations
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