CHARLESTON — Delegates passed a $4.99 billion general revenue budget that includes raises for state employees and a phase-out of state taxes on Social Security. But, with just days left in the regular legislative session, the state’s financial plan is anything but clear. That’s ...
EDITOR’S NOTE: Hoppy’s original commentary published Feb. 20. The House passed the tax cut on Feb. 22. This column has been lightly edited to reflect the bill’s passage. The House of Delegates took a step toward approving Gov. Jim Justice’s proposal to eliminate the state income ...
CHARLESTON — The House of Delegates overwhelmingly passed a bill that would phase out state income taxes on Social Security benefits. The legislation would build on a 2019 bill signed into law by the governor to exempt Social Security income from personal income taxes for most West ...
Good: HB 4223 — “that the Division of Corrections provide each probationer with physical copies of their birth certificate and Social Security Administration card upon release from a facility.” Both of these documents are essential to securing financial accounts, housing and ...
Gov. Jim Justice’s call to eliminate the personal income tax on Social Security has become a three-year phase-out under a bill advanced Friday by the House Finance Committee. Leaders of the committee said they want to provide a tax break for seniors while also being cautious about the ...
CHARLESTON — An organization representing older West Virginians and retirees is applauding Gov. Jim Justice’s call to exclude Social Security benefits from the state income tax. “We were surprised and delighted, frankly, that he offered the proposal for the Legislature’s ...