VA LEG Bank Franchise Tax E-Access


On Feb. 15, VA LEG passed electronic access to banks re franchise tax.


  • VA LEG bill SB 1182 (HB 1896) re electronic access for banks for bank franchise tax.
  • Revised VA LEG 58.1-1206 (deductions from gross capital), VA LEG 58.1-1207 (filing of return, payment of tax), VA LEG 58.1-1212 (record of deposits through branches).
  • Bill Provisions
  • Provides for electronic filing of bank franchise tax online, extends time to file by 60 days; localities must give banks access to real estate assessment records on request.
  • The bill directs VA Department of Taxation to convene a work group to assess potential alternative methods for the filing and allocation of bank franchise tax revenues.
  • Legislative History
  • On Jan. 10, 2023, bill was introduced in Senate; on Feb. 2, 2023, bill passed Senate.
  • On Feb. 8, 2023, bill introduced in House; on Feb. 13, House voted to pass block vote.
  • On Feb. 15, 2023, bill was enrolled, with bill text as passed by Senate and House.
  • Effectiveness
  • Bill is effective Jan. 1, 2025.
  • Feb. 20, 2023 VA LEG Identical House Bill
  • On Feb. 20, 2023, VA LEG reported identical HB 1896 enrolled, passed House, Senate.
  • Mar 2023 VA LEG Governor Approvals
  • On Mar. 17, 2023, governor approved HB 1896, Chapter 50, effective Jan. 1, 2025.
  • As well as approved identical bill SB 1182, assigned Chapter 51, effective Jan. 1, 2025.

Regulators VA LEG
Entity Types Bank
Reference Ch 50, 51, 3/17/2023; Bill HB1896, 2/20/2023; Bill SB1182, 2/15/2023: Citation: *VA LEG* 58.1-1206, 58.1-1207, 58.1-1212;
Functions Compliance; Legal; Record Retention; Reporting; Tax; Technology
Countries United States of America
Category
State
Products Banking
Regions Am
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 2/15/2023
Effective Date 1/1/2025
Rule Id 163413
Linked to N/A
Reg. Last Update 3/17/2023
Report Section US Investment

Last substantive update on 03/18/2023