West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

West Virginia House Bill HB5182

Introduced
1/25/24  
Refer
1/25/24  

Caption

Relating to receipts for payment of personal income taxes and the requirement thereof for annual renewal of vehicular registration

Impact

If enacted, the bill is expected to impact tax collection procedures significantly. It would primarily benefit owners and lessors of motor vehicles who are seeking to manage their tax responsibilities more effectively. By allowing for an automatic deduction of the renewal fee from the tax credit, taxpayers will no longer face potential delays or complications associated with presenting payment receipts at registration. This legislation can potentially lead to increased compliance rates regarding vehicular registration and timely tax payments, thereby improving revenue for the state.

Summary

House Bill 5182 focuses on the procedures related to the payment of personal income taxes in the context of annual vehicular registration. It aims to amend existing statutory provisions to simplify the requirements for taxpayers by allowing for the automatic deduction of the annual registration renewal fee from the motor vehicle property tax adjustment credit. This change intends to streamline the process for eligible taxpayers who own or lease vehicles, making it unnecessary for them to present a payment receipt at the time of registration renewal, thus enhancing the efficiency of the registration process.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HB 5182 appears to be generally supportive among those directly affected, especially taxpayers who will benefit from the streamlined process. Advocacy for this bill suggests a positive reception from various stakeholders, including taxpayers and potentially financial institutions involved in vehicle leasing. However, some concerns may arise regarding the clarity of implementation and the transition to a system that depends heavily on electronic verification, which might create challenges for individuals who are less technologically savvy.

Contention

Notable points of contention may involve disagreements over the allocation and calculation of the tax credit, particularly how it impacts lessors compared to private vehicle owners. Additional scrutiny may focus on the bill's provisions that exclude motor vehicle dealers from claiming the credit and the implications this may have on both market dynamics and state revenue. As discussions proceed, any testimony from stakeholders in the automotive and financial sectors could highlight varying opinions on the bill's overall efficacy and fairness in tax policy.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

WV HB2526

Relating to reducing the personal income tax

WV SB424

Authorizing refundable tax credit applied against personal income tax or corporation net income tax

WV HB2894

Authorizing a refundable tax credit, applied against personal income tax or corporation net income tax, as applicable, in the amount of property tax timely paid on certain vehicles

WV HB2156

Exempting firefighters and volunteer firefighters from payment of income and real and personal property taxes

WV HB2115

Exempting law-enforcement officers from payment of income and personal property taxes

WV SB60

Relating to tax on income of nonresidents from natural resources royalty payments

WV HB2623

Relating to withholding tax on income of nonresidents from natural resources royalty payments

WV HB3494

Relating to withholding tax on income of nonresidents from natural resources royalty payments

WV HB3409

Relating to authorizing application of the manufacturing investment tax credit and the manufacturing property tax adjustment credit against personal income tax

WV HB2047

Exempting motor vehicles from personal property tax

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