Does West Virginia have a state income tax?

Yes. West Virginia has a progressive income tax with rates from 2.11% to 4.58%.

What is the income tax rate in West Virginia?

Rates range from 2.11% to 4.58% across 5 brackets, in addition to federal income tax. West Virginia allows a $2,000 personal exemption ($4,000 for married couples filing jointly).

How much income tax will I pay in West Virginia on $75,000?

On $75,000 of W-2 income (single filer), an estimated $10,216 in total income tax — including about $2,546 to West Virginia, leaving roughly $64,784 after income tax (before FICA payroll taxes). Adjust income and filing status in the calculator above for your exact numbers.

What is the effective tax rate in West Virginia on $75,000?

About 13.62% combined federal and state income tax for a single filer, of which roughly 3.39% is West Virginia state tax. FICA payroll taxes (7.65% for most employees) come on top of that.

How accurate is this calculator?

Estimates use 2026 federal and state tax rates, and each state's own brackets, standard deduction and personal exemptions for your filing status. Your actual liability varies with itemized deductions, dependents, other credits, local taxes, and other income.

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West Virginia Income Tax Calculator

Estimate your 2026 West Virginia state and federal income tax liability for W-2, self-employment, and investment income.

On $75,000 of W-2 income, a single filer in West Virginia owes about $10,216 in income tax for 2026 — $7,670 federal plus $2,546 to West Virginia — leaving roughly $64,784 before FICA payroll taxes.

Filing status

State

W-2 wages

Self-employment income

Interest income

Total tax liability

$10,216

for 2026

Include payroll taxes

Gross income $75,000

Federal standard deduction -$16,100

Adjusted Gross Income $75,000

Federal Income Tax 10.2%

-$7,670

State Tax 3.4%

-$2,546

After-Tax Income 86.4%

$64,784

Effective Rate

13.6%

Federal marginal

22.0%

Cap gains rate

15.0%

State rate

4.6%

Your $64,784 after tax: plan the year around it Treasury connects your accounts and budgets from what you actually keep, not your gross.

This calculator provides estimates based on 2026 federal and state tax rates, the federal standard deduction, and each state's own deductions and exemptions for your filing status. Actual tax liability may vary based on itemized deductions, tax credits, AMT, local taxes, and other factors. Consult a tax professional for personalized advice.

2026 federal tables from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32; West Virginia rates from the state's revenue department and statutes (2026 rates; brackets, standard deduction and exemptions from the latest published state tables, 2025 where the state has not released 2026 figures). Reviewed by Junead Khan. Last updated September 17, 2026.

How West Virginia taxes your income

Progressive — 2.11% to 4.58%

West Virginia income tax brackets (single and joint filers)

$0 – $10,000 2.11%

$10,001 – $25,000 2.81%

$25,001 – $40,000 3.16%

$40,001 – $60,000 4.22%

$60,001+ 4.58%

Rates apply to taxable income. The calculator above uses the schedule for your filing status, including head of household where the state has its own.

West Virginia allows a $2,000 personal exemption ($4,000 for married couples filing jointly).

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