Personal income tax cuts
West Virginia leaders have prioritized cutting the state personal income tax amid a reported budget surplus, with the governor seeking a large cut and the legislature advancing a smaller one while keeping the overall budget flat. Debates center on whether surplus funds should reduce taxes or address other needs like infrastructure and social programs.
Should West Virginia cut the state personal income tax?
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Sources
Gov. Patrick Morrisey — https://westvirginiawatch.com/2026/01/14/morrisey-calls-for-tax-cuts-flood-prevention-but-doesnt-mention-wvs-skyrocketing-power-bills
Morrisey wants lawmakers, who gaveled in Wednesday, to approve a 10% cut to the state’s personal income tax, pointing to budget surplus as reason to push it through.
State Treasurer Larry Pack — https://wvtreasury.gov/About/Press-Releases/details/treasurer-pack-releases-2026-legislative-priorities
Calls on Governor and Legislature to focus on tax cuts and education
West Virginia Watch — https://westvirginiawatch.com/2026/03/05/wv-lawmakers-rush-budget-to-governor-early-to-deal-with-any-of-his-potential-vetoes
The compromised budget bill leaves out Gov. Patrick Morrisey's requested 10% personal income tax cut.
Positions on this issue · liberal → conservative
- Oppose income tax cuts and instead raise taxes on high earners to fund social programs
- Keep rates the same and redirect any surplus to healthcare, food aid, and schools
- Make only targeted credits for low- and middle-income families, no broad rate cut
- Support a modest cut like 5% if the budget stays balanced
- Enact a deep across-the-board cut such as 10% or more to shrink government