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Tag: income tax

Posted inWest Virginia Legislature

For WV Gov. Jim Justice, extra cash in state coffers justifies a permanent tax cut. But recently, his own budget office warned that trend may be temporary

Avatar photo by Ian Karbal July 19th, 2022July 20th, 2022

Justice has used a budget surplus to make his case for a permanent tax cut. But revenue officials had previously told lawmakers the surplus shouldn’t be seen as having any bearing on West Virginia’s long-term economic health.

Posted inWest Virginia Legislature

Repealing the WV income tax could mean more people coming to the state. It’ll definitely mean changes for people already living here.

Avatar photo by Erin Beck April 9th, 2021April 9th, 2021
Posted inNews

Gov. Justice continues to promote his tax plan, but West Virginia businesses are skeptical

Avatar photo by Douglas Soule March 26th, 2021March 26th, 2021
Posted inWest Virginia Legislature

West Virginia lawmakers claim eliminating the income tax will drive growth. Economists disagree.

Avatar photo by Lucas Manfield February 22nd, 2021February 19th, 2021
Posted inNews

W.Va. lawmakers return to Capitol amid pandemic. Their plan: Tax cuts that favor the wealthy and helping private schools

Avatar photo by Erin Beck February 10th, 2021February 10th, 2021

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