HB 4954·WV·house
To provide a reduction of the tax for companies who have 75% or more of their workforce as West Virginia residents
In CommitteeFiled Jan 29, 2026
Sponsor: Vance
Latest Action
To House Finance
Jan 29, 2026
Summary
The bill lowers the business and occupation tax rate by 2.5% for companies that can prove three‑quarters of their employees live in West Virginia. It is intended to encourage firms to hire local workers and strengthen the state economy. The reduction takes effect for the 2026 tax year and continues thereafter.
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