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The Patent Credit Bill
West Virginia bill lets tax department set patent credit rules
Relating to authorizing the Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to commercial patent incentives tax credits.
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
If passed, the tax department could write rules that give businesses tax credits for commercial patents, lowering their tax bills.
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Citizens might see less state revenue because businesses get tax breaks, but supporters say it could spark more local inventions and jobs.
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The facts
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- Bill authorizes the Tax Department to create a rule for commercial patent tax credits.
- The rule would be filed in the State Register.
- The bill is currently introduced and has not been voted on.
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