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Read. Follow. Verify.West Virginia Bill HB 4809 creates a 50% state income tax credit up to $2,000 for family caregivers starting in 2028
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.
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.
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.
West Virginia Department of Revenue
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies as an eligible family member under this bill?
Can unused tax credit amounts be carried forward to future years?
What types of home modifications are covered by the credit?
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This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.
Procedural history
4 actions- Jan 26, 2026HouseCommitteeTo House Finance
- Jan 26, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced in House
- Jan 26, 2026HouseCommitteeTo Finance
- Jan 26, 2026HouseIntroducedFiled for introduction
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www.wvlegislature.gov
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 65)
- Controversy15Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz40Current news / social attention level
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