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HB 2264

Taxation, Department of; repealing Virginia Free File Tax program.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Elizabeth Bennett-Parker and 8 co-sponsors

Virginia's House sustained the Governor's veto of a bill that would have eliminated the state's free tax filing program for eligible residents.

House sustained Governor's veto
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Bill Summary · HB 2264

Legislative bill overview

HB 2264 would have repealed Virginia's Free File Tax program, which provides free tax filing services to eligible Virginia residents. The bill was passed by the legislature but was vetoed by the Governor on March 24, 2025, and that veto was sustained by the House on April 2, 2025, meaning the program remains in place.

Why is this important

The Free File program helps lower-income Virginians file taxes without paying commercial tax preparation fees, reducing barriers to tax compliance and potentially increasing tax revenue collection. Eliminating it would have shifted costs to individual taxpayers or reduced tax filing accessibility for vulnerable populations.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost-benefit analysis: Supporters of repeal may argue the program's administrative costs exceed benefits, while opponents contend free filing services generate tax revenue and serve public interest
  • Private sector impact: Tax preparation companies might benefit from repeal by capturing previously free-file users as paying customers, raising concerns about fairness and equity
  • Government role: Philosophical disagreement about whether government should subsidize tax preparation services versus leaving this to private industry

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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