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West Virginia Bill HB 4809 creates a 50% state income tax credit up to $2,000 for family caregivers starting in 2028

Original title: Caregiver Tax Credit

Last action · January 26, 2026: To House FinanceSponsors: Joe Funkhouser and 1 other

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What This Bill Proposed

West Virginia House Bill 4809 establishes a 50% nonrefundable state income tax credit of up to $2,000 for family caregivers starting January 1, 2028. The credit applies to uncompensated out-of-pocket expenses incurred for home and vehicle modifications, medical equipment, and support services for adult relatives who need assistance with daily living activities.

Why it matters

Family caregivers in private homes can offset up to $2,000 in out-of-pocket expenses for caregiving equipment, home modifications, and professional support services starting with the 2028 tax year.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Family caregivers

Eligible family caregivers providing uncompensated support can claim a 50% nonrefundable state income tax credit up to $2,000 for qualifying expenses starting in 2028.

Directly affected

West Virginia Department of Revenue

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies as an eligible family member under this bill?
An eligible family member must be 18 or older, be a dependent, spouse, parent, or relation by blood or marriage, live in a private residential home rather than an institution, and require assistance with at least one activity of daily living certified by a licensed health care provider.
Can unused tax credit amounts be carried forward to future years?
No, the credit is nonrefundable and unused amounts cannot be carried forward.
What types of home modifications are covered by the credit?
Improvements or alterations to the family caregiver's or eligible family member's primary residence that permit the eligible family member to live in the residence and remain mobile, safe, and independent are covered.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

4 actions
  1. Jan 26, 2026HouseCommittee
    To House Finance
  2. Jan 26, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Introduced in House
  3. Jan 26, 2026HouseCommittee
    To Finance
  4. Jan 26, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Filed for introduction

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West Virginia Department of Revenue
OrganizationWest Virginia Department of Revenue“Tasked with promulgating rules necessary to implement and administer the tax cre”Map →

Sources

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www.wvlegislature.gov

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