West Virginia HB5653 confirms the confidentiality of internal audit and other manuals, training materials, guidelines, thresholds, and procedures.

West Virginia HB5653 amends the Code of West Virginia to confirm the confidentiality of internal audit and other manuals, training materials, guidelines, thresholds, and procedures. The bill prohibits the disclosure of these materials unless required in an official investigation or proceeding. It also outlines specific circumstances under which the Tax Commissioner may disclose return information, such as for use in criminal investigations or to the child support enforcement division. The amendments enacted in 2026 become effective upon passage.

West Virginia HB5653 confirms the confidentiality of internal audit and other manuals, training materials, guidelines, thresholds, and procedures.

West Virginia HB5653 amends the Code of West Virginia to confirm the confidentiality of internal audit and other manuals, training materials, guidelines, thresholds, and procedures. The bill prohibits the disclosure of these materials unless required in an official investigation or proceeding. It also outlines specific circumstances under which the Tax Commissioner may disclose return information, such as for use in criminal investigations or to the child support enforcement division. The amendments enacted in 2026 become effective upon passage.