Related to free filing of state tax returns

HB 5076 prohibits tax preparation software companies from charging fees to West Virginia taxpayers for electronically filing state tax returns. The bill directly affects software developers and vendors (including online platforms) that provide tax preparation tools, banning them from adding fees for e-filing services. Key provisions define "electronic filing" as internet-based submission and require all authorized tax returns to be filed without added costs. This policy change ensures taxpayers pay no extra fee specifically for using software to submit their state tax returns electronically. The bill applies to all taxpayers liable for West Virginia personal income tax.