Firework Safety Tips And Youth Gambling Online, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, we hear tips for firework safety and discuss a demographic shift in who is gambling.
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Justice Issues Call For 2nd Special Session, Five Items Of Note
Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation calling for the West Virginia Legislature to convene for a second Special Session of the year starting Monday, Sept 30, 2024. Both chambers will gavel in at 11 a.m. ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBill To Raise Taxes On Wind Turbines Advances In Senate
If Senate Bill 231 becomes law, wind turbines would be taxed as real property, not as personal property.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPersonal Property Tax Credit Clarified For Taxpayers
All motor vehicle property taxes due in 2024 but paid in 2023 may be claimed as a credit on a taxpayer’s 2024 income tax return. This issue first came up when the legislature proposed doing away with the personal property tax as a tax reduction measure, but county officials voiced concern about the loss of revenue.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCounty Commission Asks For Change To Tax Credit Law
A provision in House Bill 2526, the personal income tax reduction law passed earlier this year, allows taxpayers to receive a credit on their income taxes for paying their county level personal property taxes. But that is causing confusion for many.
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Senate Endorses Property Tax Cut; Justice Plan Stalls
Gov. Jim Justice’s effort to reduce the personal income tax by 10 percent stalls in the state Senate.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLegislative Priorities: Relaxed COVID Protocols, A Tax Repeal, Broadband Expansion And A Possible Raise For State Workers
West Virginia lawmakers are hoping for a more normal legislative session in 2022 with some relaxed COVID-19 protocols at the statehouse. There’s also renewed hope to reduce or eliminate the personal income tax.
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