(a) Every final decision or order of the office of tax appeals shall be in writing and shall include a concise statement of the material facts and conclusions of law.
(b) All final decisions or orders of the office of tax appeals shall be issued within a reasonable time, not to exceed six months, from the date the petition is filed or from the date the hearing record is closed, whichever is later.
(c) All final decisions and orders, except small claims decisions, shall be published in the state register after having been redacted to maintain confidentiality. The office of tax appeals may also post its redacted decisions on the Internet.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 10A. West Virginia Office of Tax Appeals
§11-10A-1. Legislative Finding; Purpose
§11-10A-3. Office of Tax Appeals Created
§11-10A-4. Principal Office; Place for Hearings; County Commission to Provide Facilities
§11-10A-5. Seal; Authenticating Records; Judicial Notice
§11-10A-8. Jurisdiction of Office of Tax Appeals
§11-10A-9. Appeal to Office of Tax Appeals; Petition; Answer
§11-10A-10. Hearing Procedures
§11-10A-11. Small Claims Hearing
§11-10A-12. Powers of the Office of Tax Appeals
§11-10A-13. Subpoenas; Service; Cost; Fees; Relief; Disobedience; Oath
§11-10A-14. Recording Hearings; Notice; Record; Transcripts; Costs
§11-10A-15. Appearances Before the Office of Tax Appeals
§11-10A-16. Decisions and Orders of the Office of Tax Appeals; Publication
§11-10A-17. Service of Notice of Final Decisions and Orders
§11-10A-18. Finality of Decision by the Office of Tax Appeals; Amount Due Payable; Prompt Refunds
§11-10A-19. Judicial Review of Office of Tax Appeals Decisions
§11-10A-22. Time for Performance of Acts Where Last Day Falls on Saturday, Sunday or Legal Holiday