Sales tax applies to the purchase of tangible goods and some services. The state sales tax rate in West Virginia is 6%, with some cities charging an additional 1% local sales tax, resulting in a total sales tax rate ranging from 6% to 7%. The seller is responsible for collecting the sales tax and remitting it to the state of West Virginia. To avoid penalties and interest charges, sellers must manage sales tax collection and payments correctly.
States with No Sales Tax
Five states have no sales tax: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon.
States with Low Sales Tax Rates
Additionally, thirteen states impose sales tax rates of 5% or less. In California, sales tax rates range from 0% to 7.25%, including both state and local taxes.
The West Virginia State Tax Department is in charge of overseeing sales tax collection and management within the state.