Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 716: Income tax, state; innocent spouse tax relief.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 716 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Income tax, state; innocent spouse tax relief. Primary sponsor: Karen R. "Kacey" Carnegie. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0210).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Income tax; innocent spouse tax relief. Authorizes the Department of Taxation to grant relief to a taxpayer liable for payment of all or part of any unpaid tax, assessment, or other deficiency that is owed due to a mistake made by such taxpayer's spouse on a joint tax return, regardless of whether the taxpayer claimed such relief from the federal government.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen R. "Kacey" Carnegie | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0210)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 210 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
- Signed by Speaker
- Signed by President
- Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (3/11/2026 2:16 pm)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB716ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
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