Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2524: Income tax, state; subtractions of military benefits.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2524 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Income tax, state; subtractions of military benefits. Primary sponsor: Buddy Fowler (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2025): Left in Finance.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Taxable income; subtractions; military benefits. Removes the current cap of $40,000 of military benefits that may be subtracted from Virginia taxable income for taxable years beginning on and after January 1, 2026, such that the total amount of military benefits may be subtracted from such income.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Fowler | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Mike Cherry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
| N. Baxter Ennis | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| W. Chad Green | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mark L. Earley, Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Chris Obenshain | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Chris Runion | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Wendell Walker | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Finance
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 1-N)
- Assigned Finance sub: Subcommittee #2
- Impact statement from TAX (HB2524)
- Referred to Committee on Finance
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25101389D