2026 SESSION

INTRODUCED

26105268D

HOUSE BILL NO. 716

Offered January 14, 2026

Prefiled January 13, 2026

A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 18 of Title 58.1 a section numbered 58.1-1836, relating to income tax; innocent spouse tax relief.

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Patron—Carnegie

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Referred to Committee on Finance

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 18 of Title 58.1 a section numbered 58.1-1836 as follows:

§ 58.1-1836. Innocent spouse relief.

The Department may grant relief for a spouse who meets the qualifications for relief under § 6015 of the Internal Revenue Code regardless of whether a claim for federal relief was made.