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The Department Business Bill
WV tax department can set rules for business tax credit
Relating to authorizing the Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to High-Wage Growth Business Tax Credit.
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
If passed, the state would let the tax office write rules that control a credit for companies that hire well‑paid workers.
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Citizens should watch because the credit could lower state revenue, but it might also spur higher‑pay jobs if businesses get tax breaks.
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The facts
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- The bill would let the Tax Department create a rule for the High‑Wage Growth Business Tax Credit.
- A rule for the credit was filed in the State Register on March 31, 2025.
- The bill was introduced in the West Virginia House by Rep. Doug Smith.
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