West Virginia Tax Calculator
West Virginia taxes income through a tiered bracket system, with every rate cut again for 2026 as part of an ongoing annual reduction plan written into state law. The state is expected to keep trimming rates in future years if revenue targets are met. Social Security is not taxed, and older residents can claim a senior tax credit. This calculator applies West Virginia's current brackets to your entered income.
State Tax
$3,783Effective Rate
3.78%Marginal Rate
4.58%| Rate | Bracket Range | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2.11% | $0 – $10,000 | $211 |
| 2.81% | $10,000 – $25,000 | $422 |
| 3.16% | $25,000 – $40,000 | $474 |
| 4.22% | $40,000 – $60,000 | $844 |
| 4.58% | $60,000+ | $1,832 |
| Total | $3,783 | |
How West Virginia income tax works
- West Virginia layers several brackets, taxing each slice of income at progressively higher rates.
- Every bracket's rate has been cut again for 2026 under an ongoing annual reduction plan.
- Eligible senior residents can claim an additional tax credit on top of the standard calculation.
Need the exact bracket thresholds instead of an estimate? See the West Virginia tax brackets for 2026 .
Estimate your West Virginia property tax by county, compare every state at the state tax brackets hub , or see the full tax-by-state directory .
Frequently asked questions
How is West Virginia income tax calculated?
West Virginia applies a tiered bracket schedule, taxing each portion of income at its own rate. The calculator applies the current schedule, cut again for 2026, to your entered income.
Does West Virginia tax Social Security benefits?
No. West Virginia excludes Social Security benefits from state taxable income and offers a separate senior tax credit for eligible residents.
Will West Virginia's tax rate keep changing?
Likely — West Virginia has been cutting its rates annually under ongoing reform legislation, and further reductions are possible in future years if state revenue targets are met.
How much state tax will I pay in West Virginia?
It depends on which brackets your income falls into. Enter your income above for an exact, bracket-by-bracket total.
Sources
Related insights
Use these guides for rule explanations, planning context, and follow-up questions beyond the calculator result.
Related Calculators
State Income Tax
All 50-state brackets, credits, deductions for your filing status
Paycheck Calculator
Federal, state, FICA withholding, net take-home, W-4 alignment
Federal Income Tax Calculator
10–37% brackets, $15,750 standard deduction, progressive calculation
State Tax Comparison
Side-by-side state income tax comparison for two or more states at your income level and filing status
State Tax Brackets Reference
2025 & 2026 state income-tax bracket pages for every state and DC that taxes wages