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Internal Revenue Bureau seeks $14.06M for FY2026 as collections rise to $599M through May
Summary
Director Joel Ailey told the budget committee the Internal Revenue Bureau's FY2026 request is $14,060,535. The bureau reported year‑to‑date collections up vs. the prior year and highlighted new online filing and an ongoing refunds backlog.
Joel Ailey, director of the Bureau of Internal Revenue, presented a $14,060,535 FY2026 operating budget to the legislature on June 10, 2025. The request is fully funded from the general fund and is centered on personnel: 133 positions (89 St. Thomas, 43 St. Croix, 1 St. John) and related fringe costs.
Collections and refunds Ailey reported collections of approximately $599 million for October–May (compared with $566 million for the same period the prior fiscal year). He attributed increases in part to national economic activity and stronger enforcement steps. The bureau said it has paid $34.9 million in refunds this fiscal year and had about $42…
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