Overview

• Legislation targeting tax benefits for the United Daughters of the Confederacy has been passed by the Democratic-led Virginia House of Delegates and awaits Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin's approval.
• The proposed bills seek to eliminate both a recordation and property tax exemption for the group, which has been criticized for promoting the Confederate legacy through monuments.
• Supporters of the legislation argue that the tax benefits represent state-sponsored subsidies for Confederate monuments, conflicting with 21st-century values.
• The United Daughters of the Confederacy, founded in 1894, has historically contributed to the erection of Confederate monuments and denies any association with white supremacy.
• If the legislation is enacted, the group's headquarters in Richmond could face an annual tax bill of over $50,000, marking a significant shift in its financial obligations.