HB 2786
Relating to allowing a personal income tax exemption for First Responders
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill proposes to create a personal income tax exemption for certain first responders in West Virginia. Specifically, it would exempt the salaries of law enforcement officers, firefighters, correctional officers, and emergency medical services personnel from state income tax. The goal of this legislation is to recognize and support the service provided by these essential public safety workers. This exemption would apply to their earned salaries as defined within the bill.
Key provisions
- Exempts salaries of law enforcement officers from state income tax.
- Exempts salaries of firefighters from state income tax.
- Exempts salaries of correctional officers from state income tax.
- Exempts salaries of emergency medical services personnel from state income tax.
- Defines ‘first responders’ as including law enforcement, firefighters, correctional officers, and EMS personnel.
Who is affected
- Law enforcement officers
- Firefighters
- Correctional officers
- Emergency medical services personnel
- Taxpayers in West Virginia
Notable changes
- Creates a new section in the West Virginia Code to address the tax exemption.
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