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The Credit Families Bill
Tax credit offered for homeschooling families in West Virginia
Providing tax credit for homeschool students
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, West Virginia parents who homeschool or send kids to private school could lower their state income tax by an amount equal to the HOPE scholarship.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
The bill would give families a tax break, making homeschooling cheaper, but it also reduces state revenue, so other taxpayers might feel the pinch. Supporters say it rewards school choice; opponents worry it costs money.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Provides a tax credit equal to the HOPE scholarship amount.
- Only families not already eligible for the HOPE scholarship can claim the credit.
- Applies to tax years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2026.
- State Board of Education cannot add extra rules for credit recipients.
- Tax Commissioner must create rules for how the credit is claimed.
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