2026 will mark the final year of a three-year plan started by state lawmakers to phase out income tax for social security recipients in West Virginia.”This isn’t a handout. It’s a give back,” Delegate Jonathan Pinson, R-Mason said. Pinson said removing income tax for recipients opens the door for better lives. “It’s another month’s worth of groceries,” he said. “It’s another opportunity to pay bills and to get caught up on bills. It’s an opportunity to live the life that they’ve worked all these years to prepare for.” The plan originated in 2024 with the passing of House Bill 4880. That same year, social security recipients saw a 35% cut, followed by 65% in 2025 and ultimately 100% in 2026. While the cut goes into effect in 2026, the results will not be seen until tax season in 2027.