Compare state tax rates and rules — on income, ordinary purchases, gas, sin products, property, and more — across the U.S. Go to the Kiplinger Tax Map West Virginia Add to State Compare List | View List View State Compare List (0) selected | Compare up to 5 The Bottom Line Mixed Tax Picture The Mountain State’s median real estate taxes are among the lowest in the U.S. Sales taxes are also reasonable, but income tax bites hard on higher incomes, with the top rate of 6.5% kicking in on taxable income over $60,000. Like many western states, West Virginia benefits from natural resources like gas and coal, and collects significant severance taxes from them. Sales Tax 6% state levy. Municipalities can add up to 1% to that, with an average combined rate of 6.40%, according to the Tax Foundation. Income Tax Range Low: 3% (on up to $10,000 of taxable income)High: 6.5% (on taxable income of $60,000 or more)Effective tax rate: 3.52% for single filers, 5.76% for joint filers Motor Fuel Taxes Gasoline: $0.3570 per gallon. Diesel: $0.3570 per gallon. Property Taxes In West Virginia, residents pay an average of $615 in taxes per $100,000 of assessed home value. Vehicle Taxes For vehicle purchases, 5% sales tax (1% lower than the general state sales tax) is due. Sin Taxes Cigarettes: $1.20 per packOther tobacco products: 12% of the wholesale priceVapor products: $0.075 per milliliterBeer: $0.18 per gallonWine: $1.00 per gallon Liquor: $7.67 per gallonWest Virginia directly controls the distribution and sale of alcohol. Liquor tax is an estimate by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States and published by the Tax Foundation. Taxes On Wireless Service 8.64% Inheritance and Estate Taxes None. About our methodology