HB 2600
Exempting firefighters and volunteer firefighters from payment of income and real and personal property taxes
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to exempt firefighters and volunteer firefighters in West Virginia from paying income and real and personal property taxes. It achieves this by adding firefighters and volunteer firefighters to a list of individuals and entities already exempt from these taxes. The bill also includes provisions regarding the collection of fees associated with these exemptions and outlines specific circumstances under which the exemption applies, such as for firefighters employed by local fire departments and those who have completed volunteer firefighter training. Furthermore, the bill modifies existing sections of the West Virginia Code to reflect these changes.
Key provisions
- Exempts full-time firefighters and volunteer firefighters who have completed training from income and real/personal property taxes.
- Adds firefighters and volunteer firefighters to the list of entities exempt from West Virginia taxes.
- Establishes a process for collecting fees from property owners who benefit from the exemption (1.25% of gross revenue).
- Specifies conditions under which the exemption applies, including requirements for the property owner's use.
- Addresses modifications to federal adjusted gross income for specific situations, such as retirement income and medical savings accounts.
- Includes provisions for the distribution of fees collected to various state funds and county sheriffs.
- Modifies existing sections of the West Virginia Code to implement the changes.
- Provides for a study of the economic impact of the tax exemption on local businesses.
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