West Virginia Income Tax Calculator
Estimate your West Virginia income tax burden
Updated for 2023 tax year on Dec 8, 2023
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West Virginia state taxes
Quick West Virginia tax facts
- State income tax: 3% to 6.5%
- State sales tax: 6%
- Property tax: 0.54%
- Gas tax: 35.7 cents per gallon
- Tobacco tax: $1.20 per pack of cigarettes
- Insurance premium tax: 3%
From Wikipedia
West Virginia income taxes
West Virginia operates under a progressive state income tax system. The rates range from 3% to 6.5%. The Mountain State does not levy any payroll tax or local income tax, simplifying the tax payment process for both employers and employees.
There is no standard deductions offered in West Virginia. However, residents can claim state-level personal exemptions for themselves and dependents.
Calculate your income tax in West Virginia
Calculating your West Virginia state income tax is similar to the steps we listed on our Federal income tax calculator:
- Determine your filing status
- Work out your adjusted gross income [Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income]
- Calculate your state taxable income [Adjusted gross income − (Itemized deductions + Exemptions) = State taxable income]
- Figure out your state/local tax liability [State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability]
State income tax brackets
Each filer type has different progressive tax rates. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Head of Household |
$0 - $10,000 | 2.36% |
| $10,000 – $25,000 | 3.15% | ||
| $25,000 – $40,000 | 3.54% | ||
| $40,000 – $60,000 | 4.72% | ||
| $60,000+ | 5.12% | ||
| Married, Filing Separately | $0 - $5,000 | 2.36% | |
| $5,000 - $12,500 | 3.15% | ||
| $12,500 - $20,000 | 3.54% | ||
| $20,000 - $30,000 | 4.72% | ||
| $30,000+ | 5.12% | ||
| 2022 2021 2020 |
Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Head of Household |
$0 – $10,000 | 3.00% |
| $10,000 – $25,000 | 4.00% | ||
| $25,000 – $40,000 | 4.50% | ||
| $40,000 – $60,000 | 6.00% | ||
| $60,000+ | 6.50% | ||
| Married, Filing Separately | $0 – $5,000 | 3.00% | |
| $5,000 – $12,500 | 4.00% | ||
| $12,500 – $20,000 | 4.50% | ||
| $20,000 – $30,000 | 6.00% | ||
| $30,000+ | 6.50% |
State exemptions
There is state-level exemptions for all type of filers and dependents. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Personal exemption amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 2022 2021 2020 |
Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$2,000 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $4,000 | |
| Dependent(s) | $2,000 |
West Virginia sales tax
West Virginia levies a 6% statewide sales tax. Certain items like food for home consumption and prescription drugs are exempted from sales tax.
West Virginia property tax
West Virginia has one of the lowest property tax rates in the country, with an average rate of 0.54% of assessed value.
West Virginia capital gains tax
In West Virginia, capital gains are taxed as regular income.
West Virginia gas tax
West Virginia charges a gas tax of 35.7 cents per gallon.
West Virginia tobacco tax
West Virginia imposes a tobacco tax of $1.20 per pack of 20 cigarettes.
West Virginia insurance tax
Insurance premiums in West Virginia are subject to a 3% tax, which is paid directly by the insurance company.
FAQs
How do I calculate my West Virginia income tax?
Calculate your West Virginia state income tax with the following six steps.
- Determine your filing status
- Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income
- Adjusted gross income − (Itemized deductions + Exemptions) = State taxable income
- State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability
How much is $44000 a year after taxes in West Virginia?
For a single filing West Virginian with a wage of $44,000, the take home pay is $35,541 and the total income tax is $8,459.