Virginia makes earned tax credit boost permanent for low‑income families

Income tax, state; removes sunset from and makes permanent increase in refundable earned tax credit.

Introduced· 2026-01-12

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If passed, the bill would let Virginia keep the refundable earned tax credit at 20 % forever, giving low‑income workers more money back on their taxes.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

Citizens who earn low wages could see a bigger tax refund every year, helping them pay bills and save. The state will need to fund the credit each year, so lawmakers should weigh the budget impact while the bill moves forward.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

The refundable earned income tax credit currently expires in 2027.
The bill raises the refundable credit from 15% to 20% of the federal credit.
The bill would remove the sunset, making the 20% credit permanent.
The credit applies to low‑income taxpayers whose Virginia adjusted gross income is at or below the poverty line.