Tax credit for health care providers in underserved Virginia areas

Income tax, state; credit for certain health care providers.

Introduced· 2026-01-14

Who's it for

Who's it for: Health care providers

What it means for you

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If passed, the bill would let doctors, nurses and other providers claim up to $5,000 off their state income tax for working many hours in medically underserved Virginia communities.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

The credit could lure more clinicians to areas that lack doctors, giving residents better care, while the state gives up up to $5 million a year in tax revenue.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

Provides a nonrefundable credit of $5,000 for 1,600 hours or $2,500 for 800 hours in an underserved community.
Each provider can claim the credit for only two taxable years.
The total amount of credits each year cannot exceed $5 million.
Credits are allocated first‑come, first‑served and can be carried over if they exceed the provider's tax liability.