Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 662: Taxation & revenues; extends sunsets for standard deduction and refundable earned income tax.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 662 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Taxation & revenues; extends sunsets for standard deduction and refundable earned income tax. Primary sponsor: Louise Lucas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2026): Left in Finance and Appropriations.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Taxation and revenues of the Commonwealth. Extends the sunset from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2029, for the standard deduction amounts of $8,750 for single individuals and $17,500 for married individuals filing jointly. Under current law, the standard deduction is scheduled to revert to $3,000 for single individuals and $6,000 for married individuals filing jointly after taxable year 2026. The bill also extends the sunset from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2029, for the increase in Virginia's refundable earned income tax credit from 15 percent to 20 percent of the allowable federal earned income tax credit. Under current law, the Virginia refundable earned income tax credit expires in taxable year 2027 and Virginia's nonrefundable earned income tax credit, which has no expiration date, is equal to 20 percent of the federal credit.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louise Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
“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 and Appropriations
- Incorporates SB676 (Rouse)
- Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (1/28/2026 10:58 am)
- Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101005D