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WV HB3185

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Evan Worrell

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes an "ABC" test for the Tax Commissioner to determine whether a worker is an independent contractor or employee for state income tax purposes

  • Requires workers to meet three criteria to qualify as independent contractors: free from employer control, performing work outside the employer's usual business, and customarily engaged in an independent trade or business

  • Creates a presumption that workers are independent contractors unless the hiring entity demonstrates all three factors indicating employee status

  • Aims to prevent misclassification of workers as independent contractors to ensure the state collects appropriate employment taxes

Legislative Description

Taxpayer Protection Act

Taxation

Last Action

To House Finance

3/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance3/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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