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2012 Session

Budget Amendments - HB30 (Floor Approved)

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Provide for the reduction of income tax refund checks (language only)

Item 466 #1h

Item 466 #1h

Central Appropriations
Central Appropriations

Language
Page 352, after line 2, insert:
"Pursuant to § 2.2-1825, Code of Virginia, and notwithstanding § 59.1-479 et seq., Code of Virginia, beginning January 1, 2013, the State Comptroller shall issue individual income tax refunds only through debit cards, direct deposits, or other electronic means unless the Tax Commissioner determines that a check is more appropriate for a transaction or class of transactions."


Explanation
(This amendment authorizes the elimination of individual income tax refund checks, and provides for the issuance of such refunds through debit cards, direct deposits, or other electronic means.)