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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Passed
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Department of Taxation; free tax filing program for individuals. Directs the Tax Commissioner to develop and offer a free individual state income tax filing program, effective beginning in taxable year 2028, that is similar to the federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Direct File Program as it existed during the 2025 tax filing season. The bill contains technical amendments that remove obsolete language regarding fillable forms. This bill is identical to HB 1180.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Tax Commissioner to create and provide a free state income tax filing program for individuals, which will be available starting with the 2028 tax year. This new program is intended to be similar to the federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Direct File Program as it was in the 2025 tax filing season, meaning it will offer a way for individuals to file their state taxes electronically without charge. The bill also removes outdated language about fillable tax forms and repeals a previous act that established the Virginia Free File program, indicating a shift towards a state-run, free filing service. The Tax Commissioner is instructed to consider compatibility with the IRS Direct File Program's source code, consult with other states that have similar programs, and set eligibility criteria for the new program that are less restrictive than the federal program's.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (2/26/2026 3:31 pm) (on 02/26/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB591 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (2/26/2026 3:31 pm) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1184701.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB591/text/SB591ER |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (2/17/2026 6:35 pm) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1169102.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB591/text/SB591E |
| Finance and Appropriations Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB591/text/SB591AS1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (1/26/2026 10:05 pm) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1097209.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB591/text/SB591 |
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