SB 564
Modifying requirements for volunteer firefighters to qualify for volunteer firefighter tax credit
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Bill overview
This bill modifies the requirements for West Virginia volunteer firefighters to qualify for a state tax credit. Currently, firefighters must demonstrate active membership in a volunteer fire department for a full year and participate in at least 30% of the department’s activities. The bill expands this requirement to include active membership in another West Virginia volunteer fire department, and requires firefighters to meet all state certification and training standards. It also specifies that the certification from the fire department chief must detail the firefighter’s rank, years of service, emergency responses, and training attendance.
Key provisions
- Volunteer firefighters must be an active member in good standing for a full year.
- Firefighters must demonstrate participation in at least 30% of the volunteer fire department’s activities.
- Firefighters can qualify by being an active member in another West Virginia volunteer fire department.
- Firefighters must meet all state certification and training requirements.
- The fire department chief’s certification must include details about the firefighter’s rank, service, responses, and training.
- Firefighters must submit the certification to the Tax Commissioner to claim the tax credit.
Who is affected
- Volunteer firefighters in West Virginia
- Volunteer fire departments in West Virginia
- Taxpayers who claim the volunteer firefighter tax credit
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