Relating to authorizing the State Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to consumers sales and service tax and use tax
This bill authorizes West Virginia's State Tax Department to implement a legislative rule that automatically exempts certain items from sales and use tax. Specifically, it covers drugs, durable medical goods, mobility-enhancing equipment, prosthetic devices, and motor vehicles. The rule, previously filed on March 11, 2024, ensures these items are tax-exempt without requiring additional approval. This directly affects consumers purchasing these medical and mobility-related products or motor vehicles.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025
Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
Committee
To House Finance
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
To Finance
lower
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Doug Smith
RRepublican
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