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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Retail sales and use tax; penalty and interest for certain dealers. Provides that any dealer that (i) is an operator of an event venue that neither provides nor offers overnight stays, (ii) fails to make any sales and use tax return and pay the full amount of such tax for those transactions that include both items that are taxable and nontaxable, and (iii) has demonstrated no willful intent to defraud the Commonwealth shall only be liable for penalty and interest amounts calculated upon the amount of such unpaid tax rather than the amount of the lump sum of the subject transactions.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend existing law regarding penalties and interest for retail sales and use tax. Specifically, it would provide relief for certain dealers, defined as operators of event venues that do not offer overnight stays, who fail to correctly report and pay sales and use tax on transactions that include both taxable and non-taxable items. If such a dealer demonstrates no willful intent to defraud the Commonwealth, their liability for penalties and interest will be calculated only on the amount of unpaid tax, rather than on the total value of all transactions involved in the reporting period. This change aims to offer a more equitable penalty structure for these specific types of businesses when errors occur without fraudulent intent.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 5-N) (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB766 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (1/29/2026 10:50 am) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1101079.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB766/text/SB766 |
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