Bill > H0847

This bill establishes a new provision in Vermont law, 32 V.S.A. § 5862g, that will allow taxpayers filing individual income tax returns to voluntarily donate a portion of their tax refund or overpayment to Hunger Free Vermont, Inc., a non-profit organization. The Commissioner of Taxes will be responsible for creating a designated space on tax forms for this checkoff, collecting the designated funds, and depositing them into a special account for Hunger Free Vermont. The bill clarifies that if a taxpayer's payment is insufficient to cover both their tax liability and their donation, the tax liability will be paid first. The Commissioner will also be tasked with informing taxpayers about the purpose of this donation option and making Hunger Free Vermont's annual financial reports available. This new provision will take effect retroactively on January 1, 2025, and apply to tax years beginning on or after that date.

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https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.847