West Virginia state tax: Overview
Most West Virginia state taxes are reasonable when compared to most other states. There are no inheritance taxes for your heirs to worry about, and the sales tax rate is about average compared to other states.
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West Virginia income taxes
| Up to $10,000 | 2.36% |
| Over $10,000 but not over $25,000 | 3.15% of the amount over $10,000 |
| Over $25,000 but not over $40,000 | 3.54% of the amount over $25,000 |
| Over $40,000 but not over $60,000 | 4.72% of the amount over $40,000 |
| More than $60,000 | 5.12% of the amount over $60,000 |
| Up to $5,000 | 2.36% |
| Over $5,000 but not over $12,500 | 3.15% of the amount over $5,000 |
| Over $12,500 but not over $20,000 | 3.54% of the amount over $12,500 |
| Over $20,000 but not over $30,000 | 4.72% of the amount over $20,000 |
| Over $20,000 but not over $30,000 | 5.12% of the amount over $30,000 |
West Virginia sales tax
How much are property taxes in West Virginia?
West Virginia motor fuel taxes
West Virginia alcohol and tobacco taxes
| Cigarettes | $1.20 per pack |
| Other tobacco products | 12% of wholesale price |
| Beer | $0.18 per gallon |
| Wine | $1 per gallon (plus local tax) |
| Liquor | State-Controlled (Estimated $1.89 per gallon) |
West Virginia estate and inheritance taxes
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