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WV HB4784

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adam Burkhammer

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the deadline for Qualified Opportunity Zone tax benefits in West Virginia from January 1, 2024 to July 1, 2032
  • Allows corporate taxpayers to subtract net income derived from qualified opportunity zone businesses located in West Virginia from their federal taxable income
  • Requires businesses to be newly registered in West Virginia between January 1, 2019 and July 1, 2032 to qualify for the tax modification
  • Provides a 10-year benefit period for qualifying businesses, beginning with their first full taxable year as a qualified opportunity zone business or first year reporting net income
  • Preserves existing entitlements for taxpayers already qualifying, allowing them to retain benefits for the remainder of their 10-year period even after the program terminates

Legislative Description

Extending the Qualified Opportunity Zones until July 1, 2032.

Economic Development

Last Action

House received Senate message

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance3/4/2026
Finance2/12/2026
Government Organization1/23/2026

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