SB405

Relating to nonresident income tax for natural resources royalty payments received from lessees

Introduced·1/15/26
Intr Text

West Virginia SB405 establishes withholding tax on natural resources royalty payments for nonresidents by lessees.

West Virginia SB405 amends the state tax code to introduce withholding tax on income from natural resources royalty payments for nonresidents by lessees. The bill defines "natural resources royalty payment" and outlines the withholding requirements for lessees. It mandates that lessees withhold tax from payments to nonresident lessors and submit annual reconciliations and withholding statements to the Tax Commissioner.

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History

Jan 15

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 15

Senate

To Finance

Jan 15

Senate

Introduced in Senate