US EditionGovernor Morrisey braces for clash in upcoming session
Governor Morrisey aims to reduce West Virginia's personal income tax by 5-10% in 2026 to ease inflation impact and stay competitive with nine states planning cuts.
- On Monday, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced a tax-relief package in Charleston, West Virginia, saying he will propose income tax cuts as a top priority for 2026.
- Citing a revenue uptick, Gov. Patrick Morrisey said about $128 million in general revenue over estimates and nine states including Kentucky and Ohio planning 2026 tax cuts prompted his proposal.
- Mechanically, Morrisey outlined that a 5% reduction of the 4.82% rate would lower it to 4.57% and a 10% reduction to 4.34%, referencing the 2023 revenue-trigger system.
- Morrisey cautioned that while the plan would `reward work` and provide tax relief without sacrificing services, he acknowledged uncertainty about completing all proposals and will work with lawmakers on implementation.
- The Legislature meets Jan. 14 to March 14, with officials signaling interest in addressing a tax on tips and overtime while targeting relief for families in West Virginia.
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Governor Morrisey braces for clash in upcoming session
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Just days away from the State of the State on Jan. 13, Governor Patrick Morrisey said he remains laser-focused on slashing the budget while delivering tax relief to West Virginians. Last year, his first year in office, Gov. Morrissey drew criticism from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers for cutting over $110 [...]
West Virginia governor proposes tax relief package ahead of legislative session
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Monday unveiled a proposed tax relief package ahead of the upcoming legislative session, calling it a way to return surplus revenues to residents while continuing to support economic growth. The proposal includes a reduction in the state’s personal income tax, changes to the historic rehabilitation tax [...]
Morrisey lays out plans for personal income tax cuts
CHARLESTON – With personal income tax cuts going into effect for 2026 in neighboring Kentucky and Ohio, Gov. Patrick Morrisey wants to move faster than West Virginia’s current glidepath for reducing personal income tax rates during the legislative session starting…
Charleston Gazette-Mail
The Herald-DispatchIncome tax break? Morrisey wants 5-10% cut OK'd in upcoming legislative session
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey, on Jan. 5, 2026, detailed his plan to reduce the state’s income tax by 5-10%. Morrisey expects to present his plan during his State of the State address, scheduled for Jan. 14, closing the first day of the 2026 legislative session.
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