West Virginia
Reverse Sales Tax Calculator of West Virginia for 2024
How 2024 Sales Tax are calculated in West Virginia
The state general sales tax rate of West Virginia is 6%. In addition to the state-level sales tax, cities and municipalities in West Virginia have the authority to levy their own sales tax rates. These local rates can add up to 1%, resulting in a combined maximum sales tax rate of 7% in certain regions.
Every 2024 combined rates mentioned above are the results of West Virginia state rate (6%), the West Virginia cities rate (0% to 1%), and in some case, special rate (0% to 6%).
There is no county sales tax for West Virginia.
Variations by Purchase Type
West Virginia's sales tax rate may vary depending on the type of purchase. Examples of taxable categories may include:
- Consumer use tax
- Rental tax
- Sales tax
- Sellers use tax
- Lodgings tax
For comprehensive details, please refer to the official West Virginia government website.
West Virginia state rate(s) for 2024
Lowest possible rate: 6% (e.g., Alpoca, West Virginia)
Highest possible rate: 7% (Bluefield, West Virginia)
Average combined rate across West Virginia: 6.192%
Rates changes
Changes have been made to West Virginia's county, city and/or special rates in 2024 compared to 2023.
List of West Virginia cities and their changes (up to 15)
| City Name | County Rate | City Rate | Special Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlebourne | 0% | 1% (+1%) | 0% |
| Spelter | 0% | 0% (-1%) | 0% |
| Mannington | 0% | 1% (+1%) | 0% |
| Summersville | 0% | 1% (+1%) | 0% |
| Petersburg | 0% | 1% (+1%) | 0% |
Other 2024 sales tax Facts for West Virginia
City sales taxes: 95 out of 896 cities (10.603%) in West Virginia impose a city sales tax.ZIP code impact: 193 out of 1004 ZIP codes (19.223%) in West Virginia.
Most Recent Sales Tax Rate Update
The latest update to the sales tax rates was made in January 2024.