SB 419
Removing cap on number of investigators and examiners in Tax Department
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Bill overview
This bill removes numerical limits on the number of investigators within the criminal investigation division of the West Virginia State Tax Department and the number of examiners in the special audits division. It aims to increase the department’s capacity to ensure compliance with tax laws and rules, particularly concerning non-resident taxpayers. The bill also establishes a dedicated funding source to support these expanded investigative efforts.
Key provisions
- Removes the cap on the number of investigators in the criminal investigation division of the State Tax Department.
- Removes the cap on the number of examiners in the special audits division of the State Tax Department.
- Establishes a special revenue account to fund the increased staffing and operations of the expanded divisions.
- Specifies that investigators must have a background in accounting, law enforcement, or related fields.
- Authorizes state-owned vehicles with specialized license plates for investigators.
- Requires the Tax Commissioner to submit an annual report to the joint committee on government operations detailing compliance activities and funding disbursements.
- Clarifies the scope of the divisions’ authority to enforce tax laws and related criminal provisions.
- Directs the divisions to focus on compliance efforts related to taxes paid by individuals and businesses outside of West Virginia.
Who is affected
- West Virginia State Tax Department
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