SB400

Updating personal income tax definitions and provision of law relating to gaming and gambling losses

Complete·3/2/26

Updates definitions in West Virginia's Personal Income Tax Act to align with federal tax laws.

This bill updates the definitions of federal adjusted gross income and other terms in the West Virginia Personal Income Tax Act to align with federal tax laws. It specifies that changes to federal laws after December 31, 2023, but before January 1, 2025, will be incorporated into West Virginia's tax laws, while changes made on or after January 1, 2025, will not. The bill also clarifies that employer contributions to medical savings accounts are not considered wages for withholding purposes.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

93 Yea

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1 Nay

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6 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 17

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on Finance Meeting

Jan 22

3:00 PM

Senate Finance Committee Meeting

History

Mar 2

House

Approved by Governor 3/2/2026 - House Journal

Mar 2

Senate

Approved by Governor 3/2/2026

Feb 25

House

To Governor 2/24/2026 - House Journal