HB5560

To have retirment benefits of former law enforcement in the PERS to be exempt from state income taxes.

Introduced·2/16/26
Intr Text

HB5560 would exempt retirement benefits for former law enforcement officers from state income taxes.

HB5560 amends the West Virginia Code to exempt pensions of municipal law enforcement officers paid through the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) from state income taxes. The bill specifies that these pensions, including any survivorship annuities, will not be subject to state income tax. The change is set to take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023.

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History

Feb 16

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 16

House

To Finance

Feb 16

House

Introduced in House