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Committee approves tax‑form option to let Arizonans donate refunds to veterans
Summary
The House Ways and Means Committee returned HB 23-73 with a due‑pass recommendation, directing the Department of Revenue to add a voluntary line on individual income tax forms allowing taxpayers to direct part of a refund to veterans' funds.
The committee advanced House Bill 23-73, which would add an optional designation on Arizona individual income tax returns so taxpayers can direct part or all of a refund as a voluntary contribution to the Veterans Donations Fund or Veterans Service Organization Fund.
Representative Stacy Travers, sponsor of the measure, said the change would allow taxpayers to engage directly with veterans' charities through the filing process. Michael Infanson (EPIC Policy Group) testified in support and cited Colorado’s experience, where a similar option produced substantial donations in its first year.
No opponents registered at the committee hearing, and members moved the bill with a due‑pass recommendation. The roll call in committee recorded the measure passing with eight ayes and one member absent.
