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WV HB4019

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Roger Hanshaw

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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%)

  • 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

  • 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

  • Caps any single automatic rate reduction at 10% of existing rates, with the Secretary of Revenue certifying eligibility each August 15 beginning in 2026

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Finance1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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