Carol Miller
04/14/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/14/2026 13:41
Miller Hosts Economic Development Roundtable in Jackson County
April 14, 2026
Washington, D.C. - On Friday, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) was joined by West Virginia Senator Eric Tarr, Delegate Happy Joe Parsons, the Jackson County Development Authority, and local community leaders and business owners for a roundtable discussion on recent economic development in the area. While there, Congresswoman Miller discussed the work she is doing in Washington to support working families in West Virginia and deliver meaningful legislative results for critical West Virginia industries.
One of the main topics of discussion was the recent passage of the Working Families Tax Cuts, which included Congresswoman Miller's own Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act, which reverted the 1099-K reporting threshold back from the Biden-imposed $600 threshold to the time-tested standard of $20,000 and 200 transactions. This legislation ensures our hairdressers, home bakers, and friends and neighbors selling products online are not harassed by the IRS for taxes they don't owe. Additionally, Congresswoman Miller discussed her recent Secure Revenue Clearance Channel Act, which addresses the backlogs at our express ports of entry by allowing low-value shipments to move through the system more efficiently so that our small businesses and manufacturers can receive their products quickly.
One of the main topics of discussion was the recent passage of the Working Families Tax Cuts, which included Congresswoman Miller's own Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act, which reverted the 1099-K reporting threshold back from the Biden-imposed $600 threshold to the time-tested standard of $20,000 and 200 transactions. This legislation ensures our hairdressers, home bakers, and friends and neighbors selling products online are not harassed by the IRS for taxes they don't owe. Additionally, Congresswoman Miller discussed her recent Secure Revenue Clearance Channel Act, which addresses the backlogs at our express ports of entry by allowing low-value shipments to move through the system more efficiently so that our small businesses and manufacturers can receive their products quickly.
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"I was grateful for the opportunity to sit down with the Jackson County Development Authority and local community leaders to discuss how the work being done in Washington is supporting job creation, workforce growth, and economic development here at home. Conversations like these are ciritcal to make sure the voices of West Virginia's businesses and community leaders are heard and reflected in the work I continue to do in Congress," said Congresswoman Carol Miller.
"Friday's roundtable highlighted both the strength of Jackson County's economy and the real challenges we must address to continue growing. We appreciate Representative Miller taking the time to hear directly from our business, healthcare, and community leaders. Continued partnership at the federal level is critical to ensuring rural communities like ours remain competitive and positioned for long-term success," said Veronica Lewis, Executive Director, Jackson County Development Authority.
Background on the Working Families Tax Cuts:
- For two years, Ways and Means Republicans held hearings across the country to understand the benefits of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, also known as the "Trump Tax Cuts."
- The first field hearing was held in Petersburg, West Virginia in February 2023, where committee members heard from small business owners.
- In April 2024, as part of Ways and Means Republicans' preparation for passage of a tax package, Congresswoman Miller was chosen to lead the Supply Chains Tax Team.
- On May 14, 2025, the Ways and Means Committee held an 18-hour-long markup to advance the One Big Beautiful Bill to the floor of the House of Representatives.
- On May 22, 2025, the House of Representatives voted to send the One Big Beautiful Bill to the United States Senate.
- On July 1, 2025, the United States Senate passed an updated version of the One Big Beautiful Bill and sent it back to the House of Representatives for final passage.
- On July 3, 2025, the House of Representatives passed the Senate's updated version of the bill. It was then signed into law by President Donald Trump.
Wins for Southern West Virginia:
- Makes permanent the 199A Small Business Deduction, which will benefit the small businesses that make up over 98% of West Virginia's economy.
- Includes Congresswoman Miller's Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act, which reverts the 1099-K reporting threshold to $20,000 and 200 transactions. This will keep gig workers like hair dressers, uber drivers, and craftsmen selling products online from being harassed by the IRS if they don't owe taxes.
- Adds metallurgical coal as a critical mineral within the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit (45X), which will bolster coal production.
- Extends the Hydrogen Tax Credit (45V) until January 1, 2028, which will help West Virginia's ARCH2 project and keep investment and jobs in the state.
- Creates a $50 billion Rural Hospital Stabilization Fund to ensure rural hospitals are able to provide high-quality care to patients.
- Increases the Child Tax Credit by $200 and increases the credit to inflation and expands the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit to support parents.
- Preserves and boosts the standard deduction by up to $1,500 for working families. In West Virginia, over 97% of filers utilize the standard deduction.
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Issues:Economy
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