2025 Regular Session
SB 610
Exempting overtime compensation from income tax
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 610 proposes to exempt overtime compensation from West Virginia’s personal income tax. This means that any additional pay earned by employees for working beyond their regular work hours would not be subject to state income tax. The bill aims to provide a tax benefit to workers who receive overtime pay. It specifically targets overtime pay under the state’s personal income tax system.
Key provisions
- Overtime pay is exempt from personal income tax.
- The exemption applies to compensation earned under West Virginia’s personal income tax laws.
- The bill adds a new section to the West Virginia Code regarding this exemption.
- The exemption specifically relates to ‘overtime’ compensation.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Employees
- Workers who receive overtime pay
- Individuals paying personal income tax in West Virginia
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