9/14/07-Gov. Joe Manchin signed a bill into law this month that will provide a tax deduction for some frequent travelers on the state’s turnpike.
The new law, previously SB2001, allows residents to subtract up to $1,200 from their gross adjusted income for money spent on EZ-Pass commuter passes on the West Virginia Turnpike. Commercial drivers are not eligible for the tax break.

8/23/07-At work during a special session, the House and Senate voted unanimously to forward a bill to Gov. Joe Manchin that would provide a tax deduction for some frequent travelers on the state’s turnpike.
SB2001 would allow residents to subtract up to $1,200 from their gross adjusted income for money spent on EZ-Pass commuter passes on the West Virginia Turnpike. Commercial drivers would not be eligible for the tax break.
For bill status, call (304) 340-3200. In West Virginia, call 1-877-565-3447.