On May 4, 2020, the US Treasury Department published Frequently Asked Questions about how state and local governments may use the Coronavirus Relief Funds. White Law Offices encourages all WV cities, towns, and villages interested in these funds to review these FAQ’s...
During this time, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the IRS, and the SEC have been issuing public statements and guidance on a range of topics affecting municipal bond market participants, including statements on disclosure and the temporary guidance regarding the...
Seven states levy a gross receipts tax (WA, OR, NV, TX, TN, and OH). Plus Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia permit local taxes imposed on a gross receipts base. If you want to know more about the West Virginia Municipal Business and Occupation...
How can municipalities and municipal utilities balance short-term funding needs with tax policy, enforcement, and administration that quickly returns WV cities, towns, and villages to sustained economic recovery? Can cities expand tax bases to generate needed revenue...
West Virginia cities continue to seek assistance from State and Federal authorities in the fight against COVID-19. Additional legislative and regulatory initiatives to provide economic stimulus and fiscal relief as a result of the economic impact of the pandemic are...
Scott Peterson, with Avalara, writes a nice summary of the “for” and “against” debate of taxing the sharing economy. His Insight article at Bloomberg Tax is worth a glance. It is a reminder that there are changes in economies and corresponding policies and that tax...
It may seem contrary to common sense, but even in a healthy economic State a city may experience revenue declines. This is because many factors play into local revenue dollars. The National League of Cities in its Fiscal Conditions 2019 Report discusses the increasing...
When seeking to remove a city official, one must review W. Va. Code § 6-6-7 in addition to the City Charter and local ordinances. State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey provided guidance regarding a matter where Keyser City Council voted to remove a member from...
Steve White, Ryan White and Mark Matkovich of White Law Offices PLLC are pleased to be counsel to Beckley Common Council with regards to the construction of a new fire station.
A couple of observations: Because it is simpler, West Virginia (like many states) largely conforms to the federal tax code. Each year, the State Tax Department drafts two or three “update” bills to conform to changes in federal tax code pertaining to personal income...