West Virginia Income Tax Calculator
Estimate your West Virginia income tax burden
Updated for 2024 tax year on Dec 19, 2024
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Understanding your 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
- Work out your total federal income tax
- Gross income adjusted
Gross income − Pre-tax deductions = Gross income adjusted - Federal taxable income
Gross income adjusted − Federal standard/itemized deductions = Federal taxable income - Federal income tax liability
Federal taxable income × Federal income tax rate = Federal income tax liability - Federal payroll tax liability
Gross income × Federal payroll tax rate = Federal payroll tax liability
- Gross income adjusted
- Calculate your total West Virginia state income tax
- West Virginia state taxable income
Gross income adjusted − (West Virginia state itemized deductions + West Virginia state exemptions) = West Virginia state taxable income - West Virginia state income tax liability
West Virginia state taxable income × West Virginia state income tax rate = West Virginia state income tax liability
- West Virginia state taxable income
- Add up all the taxes
Federal income tax liability + Federal payroll tax liability + West Virginia state income tax liability = Your total income 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 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 |
FAQs
How to calculate income tax in West Virginia?
Follow the steps below to calculate your total income tax in West Virginia:
- Work out your total federal income tax
- Calculate your total West Virginia state income tax
- Sum up all the taxes
How much income tax do I pay in West Virginia?
For the 2024 tax year, residents in West Virginia pay 2.36% to 5.12% income tax to the state.