West Virginia
Sales Tax Calculator of West Virginia for 2016
This page provides an overview of all the sales tax rates across West Virginia for 2016, giving you a clear picture of the state, county, and local rates in effect.
To get more precise information, you can navigate further to find sales tax rates by specific city or ZIP code. Entering the purchase price will allow you to see the exact sales tax amount for your transaction.
How 2016 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 2016 combined rates mentioned above are the results of state rate (6%), the West Virginia cities rate (0% to 1%). There is no county sales tax for West Virginia. There is no special rate for West Virginia.
Variations by Purchase Type
Applicable tax rates vary depending on the purchase category. Common taxable categories include:
- Consumer use
- Rentals
- Retail sales (sales tax)
- Seller's use
- Lodgings
For comprehensive details, please refer to the official West Virginia government website.
West Virginia state rate(s) for 2016
Lowest possible rate: 6% (e.g., Bluefield, West Virginia)
Other common rates: 6.5% .
Highest possible rate: 7% (Nitro, West Virginia)
Average combined rate across West Virginia: 6.085% including state, county, and city portions.
Distribution of Sales Tax Rates
- Low range: 6% - 6.333%
- Medium range: 6.333% - 6.667%
- High range: 6.667% - 7%
Other 2016 sales tax Facts for West Virginia
City sales taxes application: 9 out of 896 (1.004%) levy a city sales tax.Affected ZIP Codes: 83 out of 1004 ZIP codes (8.267%) fall under jurisdictions that impose it.