SB 453
Providing tax deduction for medical payments
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
Senate Bill 453 proposes a new deduction on West Virginia state income taxes for certain medical expenses paid by individuals. Specifically, the bill would allow taxpayers to deduct payments made for medical premiums, medicine, doctor visits, travel to medical appointments, and insurance copays. The Tax Commissioner will be responsible for creating rules to clarify how this deduction works and to ensure it aligns with the legislature's intent.
Key provisions
- Allows deductions for medical premiums.
- Allows deductions for payments made for medicine.
- Allows deductions for payments made for doctor visits.
- Allows deductions for mileage to and from medical providers.
- Allows deductions for insurance copay payments.
Who is affected
- Individual taxpayers in West Virginia
- The West Virginia Tax Commissioner
Notable changes
- Creates a new deduction for medical payments on state income tax returns.
Fiscal impact
The bill may impact state tax revenue by reducing the amount of taxes collected from individuals who claim this deduction.
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