Bill > HB2743

This bill removes sales tax on prepared food sold through vending and money-operated machines in West Virginia, effective January 1, 2026. Currently, the state imposes a general consumers sales and service tax of six cents on every dollar of sales, with some exceptions. The bill specifically amends existing tax code to exclude prepared food sold through vending machines from taxation, meaning consumers will no longer have to pay sales tax when purchasing items like snacks or meals from these machines. This change is part of the state's ongoing efforts to adjust tax rates and potentially make certain food purchases more affordable for consumers. The bill modifies sections 11-15-3 and 11-15-3b of the West Virginia Code, adding language that explicitly states that prepared food sold through vending and money-operated machines will not be subject to sales tax after the specified date.

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http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2743&year=2025&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill