Morrisey signs 5% state income tax cut
By RealWV Staff,
CHARLESTON, WV – Governor Patrick Morrisey signed into law on Tuesday 5% personal income tax reduction for citizens approved by the legislature earlier this month.
“West Virginians sent us to tackle real problems and deliver real results,” said Governor Morrisey. “By securing this five percent income tax cut, we are returning money to the people who earned it and ensuring our state remains the most competitive place in the region to live, work, and raise a family.”
After calling for a 10% reduction in the tax during his State of the State, Morrisey’s administration then placed a 5% cut in the budget proposal. While he continued to advocate for 10%, the legislature would only pass a 5% cut.
Morrisey said the tax cut was necessary now due to “affordability” at a rally in Fairlea in early March.
“Costs are still rising, right?” Morrisey asked the crowd, and they nodded yes. “Pres. Trump has been busy working to get prices down. He inherited a mess. Power bills are too high. Groceries. The price of everything has gone up. I want to make sure we’re trying to find relief for people. We have to get more money back in people’s pockets.”
Critics of the tax cut, though, say it will do little to help families. According to testimony from Kelly Allen, WV Center on Budget & Policy, the tax cut is expected to save the average family around $100 per year in total.
“This session, we made meaningful progress reducing taxes, strengthening our workforce, and advancing policies that position our state for long-term growth,” said Governor Morrisey.
Citizens will see the 5% reduction on their state income taxes next year, when they file for 2026.
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