Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

H 135 — An act relating to administrative and policy changes to Vermont tax laws and extending reimbursement to municipalities for tax abatement due to flooding

Last action — Read first time and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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How this bill changes current law

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The bill updates Vermont tax laws with technical and policy changes, including alignment with federal tax laws and modifications to various tax credits and exemptions.

  • 32 V.S.A. § 5824

    2023 → 2024

    The adopted federal income tax laws are updated to reflect changes effective December 31, 2024.

  • 32 V.S.A. § 7402

    2023 → 2024

    The definition of 'laws of the United States' is updated to include federal tax laws amended through December 31, 2024.

  • 32 V.S.A. § 5861(c)

    may → shall

    Spouses are required to file a joint Vermont personal income tax return if they file jointly at the federal level.

  • 32 V.S.A. § 5830f

    five → six

    The age limit for qualifying children under the Vermont Child Tax Credit has been increased from five to six years.

  • 32 V.S.A. § 5830e

    $50,000.00 → $55,000.00

    The income threshold for exempting Social Security benefits from taxable income has been raised for single filers.

  • 32 V.S.A. § 5830e

    $60,000.00 → $65,000.00

    The income threshold for taxing Social Security benefits as the income level increases has been adjusted.

  • 32 V.S.A. § 5830e

    $65,000.00 → $70,000.00

    The threshold for married couples filing jointly to fully exempt Social Security benefits from taxation has increased.

  • 32 V.S.A. § 5830e

    $75,000.00 → $80,000.00

    The threshold for taxing Social Security benefits for married couples filing jointly has been adjusted upwards.

  • 32 V.S.A. § 5811(21)

    26 U.S.C. § 168(k)

    Taxable income for individuals will no longer consider bonus depreciation under federal law.

Action History

  1. Read first time and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 189 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (189)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors H 135?
H 135 is sponsored by William P Canfield (Republican).
What is the current status of H 135?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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