WV State Tax Refund Processing Times
E-filed refunds should take about a week.
Paper return refunds may take up to 7 weeks.
State Tax Rates in WV
- WV State Tax Rate: 6%
- Average Sales Tax: 6.07%
WV Income Tax Brackets
- Brackets range from 3% (lowest) to 6.5% (highest).
Tax Return Inquiries and Services
For any tax return inquiries, contact Taxpayer Service at 304-558-3333 or 800-982-8297.
Progressive Income Tax in WV
West Virginia’s income tax rates range from 3% to 6.50%.
Factors Affecting Refund Processing Time
Possible reasons for a delay in refund processing include verifying information or math errors.
Amended Refund Timeline
You should receive your amended refund within 10-12 weeks.
Processing Durations for Different Filings
- E-file: 7–8 weeks
- Paper file: 10–11 weeks
Federal and State Refunds
Federal taxes owed could be deducted from your state refund if allowed, with protection from creditors taking your income tax return.
IRS Status Bar on Refund Tool
If you’re missing the orange status bar on the IRS Where’s My Refund Tool, it is a common occurrence.
Checking Tax Refund Status
E-filed refunds should take about a week. You can check the status here.
Additional Queries
For any specific inquiries on WV state taxes, feel free to follow up.