2026 Regular Session
Link to Bill History on Legacy Website (Click Here)Summary: To provide a tax credit for new parents in this state in certain circumstances.
PDF: hb5169 intr.pdf
DOCX: HB5169 INTR.docx
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE
2026 REGULAR SESSION
FISCAL NOTE
Introduced
House Bill 5169
By Delegate Willis
[Introduced February 04, 2026; referred to the Committee on Finance]
A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §11-21-26a, relating to creating a state tax deduction for parents whose children qualify for a "Trump Account," as set forth in 26 USC 530A.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia:
ARTICLE 21. personal income tax.
§11-21-26a. Tax deduction for individuals claiming a federal "Trump Account" for newborns.
(a) All persons claiming a federal "Trump Account," as provided in federal code 26 USC 530A, are eligible to receive a tax deduction as set forth in subsection (c).
(b) Parents shall only be eligible if their children are eligible for the "Trump Account."
(c) Any payment made by parents utilizing the "Trump Account" on behalf of their children shall be eligible for a state tax deduction, as similarly provided for college savings plans ("Smart 529" plans or "529 plans") in §18-30-9 of this code.
NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to create a state tax deduction for parents whose children qualify for a "Trump Account," as set forth in 26 USC 530A.
Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.