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January 6, 2026

Morrisey Lays Out Plans for Personal Income Tax Cuts

Martinsburg Journal-News – 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 next week.

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During his first press conference of the new year Monday afternoon at the State Capitol Building, Morrisey proposed cutting West Virginia’s personal income tax rates by between 5% and 10%.

“As we’re getting closer to the legislative session, I wanted to make clear that one of our top priorities during the session will be tax cuts and tax simplification, and I think that’s important,” Morrisey said.

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