SB912

Removing sales tax for food bought in vending machines

Introduced·2/11/26
Intr Text

Removes sales tax on food and soft drinks sold through vending machines in West Virginia.

West Virginia SB912 removes the sales tax on prepared food and soft drinks sold through vending machines. Effective January 1, 2027, consumers will no longer pay sales tax on these items. The bill specifies that the reduced tax rate for food and food ingredients does not apply to these vending machine sales, which will continue to be taxed at the general rate. This change aims to provide tax relief for consumers purchasing food and beverages from vending machines.

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History

Feb 11

Senate

Filed for introduction

Feb 11

Senate

To Finance

Feb 11

Senate

Introduced in Senate