Businesses
Government-funded
Varies
Amount varies
Tax Credit
Reduces tax liability
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Annual tax return
Claim with year-end filing
Moderate
File with tax return
Business and occupation tax credits for qualifying businesses creating 20+ new jobs in West Virginia, with enhanced benefits for investments in high-unemployment counties.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below for a rules-based self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Must create at least 20 new full-time jobs within 12 months of application
2.Jobs must pay at least 150% of federal minimum wage with health benefits
3.Credit: $3,000 per qualifying new job per year for up to 13 years
4.Enhanced credit in high-unemployment counties: $5,000–$8,000 per job
5.Must file annual certification with WV Tax Department
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