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WV HB5544

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Josh Holstein

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a West Virginia state income tax deduction for contributions made to federally-established "Trump Accounts" for qualifying dependent children

  • Limits the maximum annual deduction to $1,000 for individual taxpayers or $2,000 for married couples filing jointly

  • Restricts eligible children to U.S. citizens born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028, with no prior Trump Account election made on their behalf

  • Exempts earnings accruing within Trump Accounts from West Virginia personal income tax until funds are distributed

  • References federal law (26 U.S. Code § 6434 and Section 530A of the Internal Revenue Code) for the definition and establishment requirements of Trump Accounts

Legislative Description

Creating deductions for contributions to Trump accounts

Finance and Administration

Last Action

To House Finance

2/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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