2025 Regular Session
HB 2629
Remove sales tax on gun safes and certain firearm safety devices
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill proposes to remove the sales tax on gun safes and certain firearm safety devices in West Virginia. It amends the state’s consumer sales tax code to specifically exempt these products from sales tax. This change aims to reduce the cost of these safety measures for gun owners and potentially increase their accessibility.
Key provisions
- Exempts sales of gun safes and firearm safety devices from the consumer sales tax.
- Applies to a range of firearm safety devices, not just safes.
- Specifically targets sales to consumers.
- Updates existing exemptions within the state’s sales tax code.
- Effective July 1, 2025
Who is affected
- Gun owners and firearm enthusiasts
- Retailers selling gun safes and firearm safety devices
- The West Virginia Department of Revenue (Tax Commissioner)
- The State of West Virginia
Notable changes
- Adds a specific exemption for gun safes and firearm safety devices to the existing list of exempt items.
- Clarifies that the exemption applies to sales to consumers, not businesses.
- Updates existing exemptions related to charitable organizations and related tax benefits.
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