Income Tax

Economy Chris Schulz,

April State Revenue Up Year To Year

The excess revenue is due in large part to personal income tax. April collections were $88 million above estimate, because fewer people received tax refunds and more people had to pay than originally estimated.

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Economy Jack Walker,

State Revenue Down Slightly From Last November

West Virginia collected 1 percent less revenue in November 2024 than in November 2023. Figures for the fiscal year as a whole show a more significant decrease.

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Government Briana Heaney +,

Special Session Fails To Pass Income Tax Cut Or Childcare Relief, Advanced Nuclear Regulations

The West Virginia Legislature came together today in a Special Session.  In comments leading up to the special session, Gov. Jim Justice said he called the legislature to address three main issues:...

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Government Curtis Tate,

Justice To Call Special Session To Enact Another Income Tax Cut

Justice said he’d promised the state’s voters to give them relief from higher prices due to inflation.

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Economy Jack Walker,

State Officials Certify 4 Percent Tax Cut For 2025

This week, state officials certified a 4 percent reduction to West Virginia’s personal income taxes, effective Jan. 1. The reduction was anticipated for weeks, but became official Thursday.

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Government Chris Schulz,

Justice Renews Call For Special Session To Cut Personal Income Tax Further

The timeline for the session will be mid to late August, but Justice conceded it could be pushed back a little further.

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