West Virginia has a state sales tax of 6%. With local taxes, the total sales tax rate ranges from 6% to 7%.
Municipal governments can levy an additional local-option sales tax up to 1%. The average local tax is 0.246%.
Sales tax is levied on the sale of tangible items and some services. The vendor collects the tax and remits it to the state.
As a seller, you are responsible for managing the taxes to remain compliant with laws. Failure to do so can lead to penalties and interest.
Some key points about West Virginia’s taxes:
- State income tax has 5 brackets, with rates from 3% to 6.5%
- State sales tax rate is 6%, tying for 16th highest nationally
- Some cities have a 1% local sales tax on top of the state tax
- Property taxes are among the lowest in the U.S.
- Tax rates are relatively low for retirees and Social Security income
So while West Virginia does have a state income tax and statewide sales tax, other taxes like property taxes and taxes on retirement income tend to be lower than other states. This can make it an attractive option for retirees and small business owners.
Thirteen states impose sales tax rates of 5% or less. Five states have no sales tax: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon. Sales tax rates range from 0% to 7.25% in California when combined state and local taxes are included.