Virginia § 58.1-339.6 - Political candidate contribution tax credit
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 58.1-339.6 — Political candidate contribution tax credit, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58.1-339.6. Political candidate contribution tax credit
For taxable years beginning on and after January 1, 2000, but before January 1, 2017, any individual shall be entitled to a credit against the tax levied pursuant to § 58.1-320 of an amount equal to 50 percent of the amount contributed by the taxpayer to a candidate, as defined in § 24.2-101, in one or more primary, special, or general elections for local or state office held in the Commonwealth in the taxable year in which the contributions are made. The amount of the credit shall not exceed $25 for an individual taxpayer or $50 for taxpayers filing a joint return.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 58.1-339.6
What does Code of Virginia § 58.1-339.6 cover?
Section 58.1-339.6 ("Political candidate contribution tax credit") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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