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WV HB4019
Bill
Status
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Roger Hanshaw
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AI Summary
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Reduces West Virginia personal income tax rates effective January 1, 2026, with a top marginal rate of 4.34% on income over $60,000 (down from 6.5%)
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Establishes a five-bracket graduated tax structure ranging from 2.00% on the first $10,000 of taxable income to 4.34% on income exceeding $60,000
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Creates an automatic future tax reduction mechanism triggered when annual general revenue fund collections exceed inflation-adjusted 2019 baseline revenues of $4,293,884,754
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Caps any single automatic rate reduction at 10% of existing rates, with the Secretary of Revenue certifying eligibility each August 15 beginning in 2026
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Reduces withholding rates on nonresident income, nonresident real estate sales, and lottery winnings from 6.5% to 4.34%
Legislative Description
Relating to Personal income Tax Reduction
Governor -- Bills Requested By
Last Action
To House Finance
1/15/2026