Guns and ammo will be tax-free in WV
Don Surber
 First, West Virginia legislators took the sales tax off food. And it was good.
Then they took the sales tax off tampons. And it was better.On July 1, they will take the sales tax off guns and ammunition. And it will be awesome.
Republican Delegate Gary Howell, the bill’s primary sponsor, said, "In 90 days West Virginia will become the single best place for small arms and small arms ammunition manufacturers to locate. I would welcome all small arms and ammunition manufacturers to move to Mineral County, West Virginia."
Guess who represents Mineral County.
Guns and ammo already are tax-free in Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon. Those are the 5 states without a sales tax.
And of course, the federal excise tax will continue.
But this is a good thing.
Bearing Arms reported, "Additionally, West Virginia-based firearms and ammunition manufacturers will now be allowed to use the federal excise taxes that they have to pay as a tax credit against any state-level tax bill. Howell says his hope is that with the new legislation in place, gun and ammo manufacturers won’t have to pay any state taxes, making the state an attractive environment for companies looking to relocate from anti-gun blue states to friendlier pastures (and hollers)."
In California, there is a proposal to slap another $25 excise tax on guns and an undetermined excise tax on ammo.
West Virginia is de-Californicating. I suggest the 49 other states follow suit.
Removing the sales tax on food, tampons, and guns is good, better, and awesome, but the best is yet to come.
West Virginia is working to eliminate the tax on income.
WSAZ reported earlier this month, "West Virginia Governor Jim Justice introduced a fourth plan on Monday in his quest to eliminate the state personal income tax.
"He has called it Justice 4 All, as the plan introduced during his income tax summit with legislative leaders looks to ensure no one is financially hurt by the proposal.
"The summit was announced on the heels of debate regarding West Virginia House Bill 3300, which is the House’s version of Justice’s plan to eliminate the state’s personal income tax."
Other taxes will be raised to offset the decrease in revenues. But with more disposable income, West Virginians will be able to buy more cars, furniture, and other taxed items.
And they will, right after they buy some tax-free guns and ammo.
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