West Virginia State Income Tax - Tax Year 2012
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QuickFact: The average family pays $1,695.00 in West Virginia income taxes. [1]
Rank: 17th out of 51
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West Virginia Income Tax Table
| Tax Bracket (Single) [2] | Tax Bracket (Couple) [3] | Marginal Tax Rate |
| $0+ | $0+ | 3.00% |
| $10,000+ | $10,000+ | 4.00% |
| $25,000+ | $25,000+ | 4.50% |
| $40,000+ | $40,000+ | 6.00% |
| $60,000+ | $60,000+ | 6.50% |
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West Virginia Income Tax Calculator
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The West Virginia Income Tax
West Virginia collects a state income tax at a maximum marginal tax rate of 6.50%, spread across five tax brackets. Unlike the Federal Income Tax, West Virginia's state income tax does not provide couples filing jointly with expanded income tax brackets. There are a total of eighteen states with higher marginal income tax rates then West Virginia.
There are -40 days left until Tax Day, on April 15th 2013.
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West Virginia Tax Deductions
Income tax deductions are expenses that can be deducted from your gross pre-tax income. Using deductions is an excellent way to reduce your West Virginia income tax and maximize your refund, so be sure to research deductions that you mey be able to claim on your Federal and West Virginia tax returns. For details on specific deductions available in West Virginia, see the list of West Virginia income tax deductions.
4.1 - West Virginia Standard Deduction
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Unlike many other states, West Virginia has no standard deduction. Certain itemized deductions (including property tax, qualified charitable contributions, etc) may be allowed depending on the income level and filing type of the taxpayer. Keep in mind that not all deductions allowed on your federal income tax return are necessarily going to be allowed on your West Virginia income tax return.
4.2 - West Virginia Personal Exemptions
- West Virginia's personal income tax exemptions include a personal exemption of $2,000.00. You can deduct one single exemption from your gross income if you are responsible for supporting yourself financially.
4.3 - West Virginia Dependent Deduction
- West Virginia has a dependent exemption of $2,000.00. You may claim one dependent examption for each of the children, relatives, or others who live with and are supported by you as described § 152 of the IRC (Internal Revenue Code).
4.4 - West Virginia Itemized Deductions
- Unlike the Federal income tax, the West Virginia income tax does not allow itemized deductions. You may claim the West Virginia standard deduction if applicable, and specific deductions may be available to West Virginia taxpayers as limited deductions or tax credits.
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West Virginia Income Tax Forms
Tax-Rates.org provides easy access to five of the most commonly used West Virginia income tax forms, in downloadable PDF format. For all of the tax forms we provide, visit our West Virginia tax forms library or the Department of Revenue 's tax forms page.
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Estimated Tax Instructions - West Virginia Estimated Tax InstructionsUse this booklet to properly fill out and file your individual estimated income tax vouchers.
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Form IT-140 - Individual Income Tax ReturnForm IN-140 is the general income tax return for West Virginia residents; it can be e-filed or sent by mail.
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Form IT-140-ES - Individual Estimated Income Tax ReturnYou must pay estimated income tax if you are self employed or do not pay sufficient tax witholding. Estimated tax payments must be sent to the West Virginia Department of Revenue on a quarterly basis.
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Form IT-140NRS - Nonresident Income Tax ReturnNonresidents of West Virginia, who need to file income taxes with the state, need to file form IT-140NRS.
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Form IT-210 - Estimated Tax Underpayment FormIf you failed to pay or underpaid your estimated taxes for the past tax year, you must file form IT-210 to calculate any interest or penalties due with your return.
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Printable West Virginia Tax Table & Tax Reference
Tax-Rates.org provides a printable West Virginia datasheet including an income tax table, a list of West Virginia tax deductions, important URLs and addresses, and more. This document is in PDF format.
If you are not a resident of West Virginia, have a complicated tax return, or have other specialized circumstances you may need to download additional tax forms from the Department of Revenue website. You can find all of West Virginia's 2013 income tax forms on the Department of Revenue income tax forms page 
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How To File Your West Virginia Income Tax Return
Once you've filled out your West Virginia income tax return, you have several options for filing and paying your income tax. You can mail your return to the Department of Revenue at the correct address below, and include your payment by check or money order. You may also electronically file your West Virginia tax return through a tax preparer or using online tax software, and pay your taxes instantly using direct debit or a credit card (an additional credit card fee may apply).
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Where To Send Your West Virginia Tax Return
If you filled out physical tax return forms, mail your completed West Virginia income tax return to the West Virginia Department of Revenue no later then January 1st. Please be sure to send your completed tax forms to the correct address for your filing type.
Express Mail West Virginia State Tax Department Revenue Center / Withholding 1001 Lee Street East Charleston, WV 25301-1725 |
Income Tax Returns West Virginia State Tax Department TAAD/ Withholding PO Box 3943 Charleston, WV 25339-3943 |
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e-Filing: Submit Your West Virginia Tax Return Online
You can save time and money by electronically filing your West Virginia income tax directly with the Department of Revenue . Benefits of e-Filing your West Virginia tax return include instant submission, error checking, and faster refund response times. Most tax preparers can electronically file your return for you, or you can do it yourself using free or paid income tax software, like the examples listed below.
To e-file your West Virginia and Federal income tax returns, you need a piece of tax software that is certified for eFile by the IRS. While most in-depth tax software charges a fee, there are several free options available through the states, and simple versions are also offered free of charge by most tax software companies.
The two most popular tax software packages are H&R Block At Home, sold by the H&R Block tax preparation company, and TurboTax Federal & State, sold by the Intuit software company. Both companies produce multiple editions for simple to very complex tax returns, so be sure to carefully compare the features offered by each package.
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Getting Your West Virginia Tax Refund
If your state tax witholdings are greater then the amount of income tax you owe the state of West Virginia, you will receive an income tax refund check from the government to make up the difference.
It should take one to three weeks for your refund check to be processed after your income tax return is recieved. E-filing your return and filing early can help ensure your refund check gets sent as quickly as possible.
Once you've filed your tax return, all you have to do is wait for your refund to arrive. If you want to check the status of your West Virginia tax refund, you can visit the West Virginia Department of Revenue Income Tax Refund page.
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References
- Our state ranking and income tax figures are based on a family of four (married parents with two children) earning the national median household income of $50,000 per year. Deductions and personal exemptions are taken into account, but some state-specific deductions and tax credit programs may not be accounted for.
- Before the official 2013 West Virginia income tax rates are released, provisional 2013 tax rates are based on West Virginia's 2012 income tax brackets.
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The 2013 state personal income tax brackets are updated from the West Virginia Department of Revenue and Tax Foundation data.
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West Virginia tax forms are sourced from the West Virginia Department of Revenue income tax forms page, and are updated on a yearly basis. Please make sure the West Virginia forms you are using are up-to-date.
