West Virginia Tax Calculator 2026
Estimate your federal and West Virginia state taxes for the 2026 tax year.
Pre-configured for West Virginia residents, 2026 tax year. Filing your 2025 return? West Virginia Tax Calculator 2025
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Pre-tax contributions
$2,200 federal Child Tax Credit each, applied to your 2026 liability.
Estimate your refund (optional)
Enter what was withheld this year — W-2 box 2 (federal) and box 17 (state) — to compare against your estimated liability.
$59,047 per year, shown per month
of gross income, all taxes
federal + WV on your next dollar
Estimate only, for a single W-2 earner taking the standard deduction. A few cities (Charleston, Huntington, Weirton) withhold small flat city service fees of a few dollars per week. Itemized deductions and most credits beyond the Child Tax Credit aren't modeled.
Only the top slice pays 22%
Federal tax is progressive: each bracket taxes only the income inside it. Here is how your $58,900 of taxable income fills the 2026 brackets.
Understanding West Virginia Income Taxes
Residents of West Virginia pay state income tax on top of federal taxes. West Virginia keeps cutting: rates fell ~25% since 2022, and SB 392 trimmed another 5% for 2026 (top rate now 4.58%). The amount you owe depends on your taxable income, filing status, and the deductions and credits West Virginia allows.
Key Takeaways for 2026
- Federal tax brackets and standard deductions have been adjusted for inflation under IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32.
- West Virginia's own rates and enacted 2026 changes are applied to your state estimate automatically.
- A few cities (Charleston, Huntington, Weirton) withhold small flat city service fees of a few dollars per week.
- Don't forget FICA taxes (Social Security and Medicare) — they're withheld from your paycheck automatically and included in the take-home figure above.
Go Deeper on Your 2026 Taxes
Federal tax tools
- Federal Income Tax Calculator — brackets, deductions, and your effective rate
- Tax Bracket Calculator — see which bracket your income lands in
- Paycheck Tax Calculator — per-paycheck withholding and take-home
- Marriage Tax Calculator — filing jointly vs. separately
- W-4 Withholding Calculator — is your paycheck withholding on target?
- Estimated Tax Calculator — quarterly 1040-ES vouchers for 1099 income
- 2026 State Tax Changes — every enacted cut, verified
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the West Virginia state income tax brackets for 2026?
For the 2026 tax year, West Virginia has a graduated income tax: rates run from 2.11% to 4.58% across five brackets, with the top rate applying above $60,000 for single filers (married-filing-jointly brackets are wider). West Virginia keeps cutting: rates fell ~25% since 2022, and SB 392 trimmed another 5% for 2026 (top rate now 4.58%).
How is West Virginia state income tax calculated?
West Virginia applies its bracket rates to your income minus West Virginia's personal exemption ($2,000 single / $4,000 married filing jointly) — there is no state standard deduction. This calculator applies the latest published West Virginia figures automatically.
How much tax will I pay on a $75,000 salary in West Virginia?
Roughly $2,546 in West Virginia state income tax for a single filer taking the standard deduction in 2026. Add about $7,670 of federal income tax and $5,738 of FICA (7.65%), for total taxes near $15,953 and take-home around $59,047. Credits and other income can change this.
What percentage of your paycheck goes to taxes in West Virginia?
About 21.3% for a single filer earning $75,000 in 2026: federal income tax (~10.2%), FICA (7.65%), and West Virginia state tax (~3.4%). Your exact percentage depends on income, filing status, and pre-tax contributions like a 401(k).
Does West Virginia tax Social Security benefits?
No. West Virginia does not tax Social Security benefits. Fully exempt for everyone starting in 2026 (the HB 4880 phase-in completes); in 2025, filers above $50,000/$100,000 AGI could exempt 65% of benefits.
Does West Virginia tax retirement income like 401(k) or pension withdrawals?
Social Security is fully exempt from 2026 and military retirement is exempt; those 65+ get an $8,000 senior modification against other retirement income.
Are there local income taxes in West Virginia?
A few cities (Charleston, Huntington, Weirton) withhold small flat city service fees of a few dollars per week. This calculator estimates state-level tax only.