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West Virginia Tax Changes Occurring on January 1, 2009

Governor Joe Manchin III and State Tax Commissioner Christopher G. Morris announced today numerous West Virginia tax changes that will be effective on and after January 1, 2009. "West Virginia is able to improve tax fairness for Taxpayers in these ch...

West Virginia’s Tourism Industry matches more than $5 million to attract visitors to the state

CHARLESTON, W.Va. —West Virginia Tourism Industry projects totaling nearly $11 million have been approved by the West Virginia Tourism Commission to receive matching funds in the amount of $5.35 million through the Matching Advertising Partnership Prog...

2008 Swiggy Award Winners Announced

The second annual Swiggy Awards have been announced. The West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services received the first place award for its website (http://wvseniorservices.gov). The Gus R. Douglass Land-Grant Institute at West Virginia State University (h...

West Virginia Selected As Site For New Coal-To-Liquids Plant

TransGas Development Systems LLC (TGDS) plans to build a coal-to-liquids plant in West Virginia, company officials announced today during the West Virginia Energy Summit.

West Virginia improves tax fairness

CHARLESTON, W.V.—West Virginia State Tax Commissioner Christopher G. Morris announced today a new tax filing requirement designed to improve the fairness of the state tax structure for businesses. As of January 1, 2009, West Virginia becomes one o...

Statement From Gov. Manchin Regarding The Passing Of Gov. Cecil Underwood

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Joe Manchin today released the following statement after learning about the death of former West Virginia Gov. Cecil H. Underwood: “This is a very sad day for all of West Virginia. We have lost a governor who, through two sep...

State Auditor's Office Website Maintenance Notice

The State Auditor's Office website located at www.wvsao.gov will be unavailable this weekend due to scheduled maintenance...

US Airways Magazine Profiles West Virginia In 31-Page November Article

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Joe Manchin and US Airways Magazine publisher Andrea Alexander today unveiled the magazine’s business feature on West Virginia, appearing in the in-flight magazine’s November 2008 issue. “We have a great story to tell. And ea...

Online Tax Filing for West Virginia Businesses Expands

The West Virginia State Tax Commissioner, Christopher G. Morris, today announced the expansion of the West Virginia State Tax Department's "MyTaxes", an online Business Taxpayer services system.

Commission Explores State of Volunteerism in West Virginia through Focus Groups

Since April 2004, the West Virginia Commission for National and Community Service has developed an online volunteer recruitment process to help West Virginians who want to volunteer connect with organizations that need volunteers. In the spring of 2008...

Governor Asks Small Business Administration To Assist Flea Market Fire Victims

Gov. Joe Manchin this week formally requested that the U.S. Small Business Administration issue a physical disaster declaration in response to the Sept. 10 fire that destroyed the Milton Flea Market in Cabell County. If the declaration is approved, it ...

Governor’s Conference on Tourism to feature acclaimed travel experts, tourism industry speakers Sept. 15-17

This year’s Governor’s Conference on Tourism at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort Sept. 15-17 will bring together tourism organizations throughout the state. The annual conference includes educational seminars and sessions designed to help those bu...

Corporate Pro-Bono Volunteering Campaign Tops $400 Million

Washington, DC) – Less than seven months after challenging corporate America to deliver $1 billion in pro bono volunteering support for nonprofits, Corporation for National and Community Service CEO David Eisner hailed $280 million in new pledges tha...

September Is National Prepardeness Month Is Your Business Ready?

CHARLESTON, W.VA. - September is National Preparedness Month and, according to the Department of Homeland Security, part of an effective business plan includes planning for emergencies. Even if you think your business is not in a disaster-prone ar...

Press Advisory: 150 Representatives From 22 States Convene In Charleston For The Streamlined Sales Tax Meeting

Who: Secretary Virgil T. Helton, WV Department of Revenue Christopher G. Morris, State Tax Commissioner West Virginia legislators 150 representatives from 22 states When: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. September 3-5, 2...
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