Tax on Social Security Benefits Phased Out in West Virginia, Bringing Relief to Retirees
CHARLESTON, West Virginia – Retiree advocacy groups are celebrating the recent passage of a bill aimed at phasing out state taxes on Social Security benefits. The new legislation, championed by Governor Jim Justice, proposes a three-year plan to completely eliminate taxes on Social Security income, with an estimated impact of over $37 million. AARP West Virginia State Director, Gaylene Miller, expressed joy over the decision to gradually remove this financial burden on retirees. The bill …