[Magnum44]

Who controls taxation in WV today? Why hasnt the legislature had this power all along?

[SovereignVA]

I moved here from Virginia last year. I know nothing.

[buckalfa]

The admendment, if approved would allow the state legislature to exempt tangible assets such as business machinery and personal vehicles from property taxes

The legislature is for it as an economic development tool. The local governments not so much as it would limit their revenue stream. WV's on and off again Republican governor(and Baby Dog) is campaigning against the measure.

[Roccus]

Who controls taxation in WV today?
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Personal Property taxes and RE taxes are controlled by counties.
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Why hasnt the legislature had this power all along.
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People didn’t want to give that power to Charleston. They wanted to keep it local