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WV HB5544
Bill
Status
2/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Josh Holstein
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AI Summary
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Creates a West Virginia state income tax deduction for contributions made to federally-established "Trump Accounts" for qualifying dependent children
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Limits the maximum annual deduction to $1,000 for individual taxpayers or $2,000 for married couples filing jointly
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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
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Exempts earnings accruing within Trump Accounts from West Virginia personal income tax until funds are distributed
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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