West Virginia Income Tax Guide for 2025

Overview

West Virginia uses a progressive income tax system with rates ranging from 2.22% to 4.82%. Capital gains are taxed as ordinary income. The state offers personal exemptions of $2,000 and dependent exemptions of $2,000.

Income Tax Rates

Single Filers

Income RangeTax Rate
Up to $9,9992.22%
$10,000 - $24,9992.96%
$25,000 - $39,9993.33%
$40,000 - $59,9994.44%
$60,000+4.82%

Married Filing Jointly

Income RangeTax Rate
Up to $9,9992.22%
$10,000 - $24,9992.96%
$25,000 - $39,9993.33%
$40,000 - $59,9994.44%
$60,000+4.82%

Capital Gains Tax

Capital gains are taxed at the same rates as ordinary income.

Deductions & Exemptions

TypeAmount
Personal Exemption (Single)$2,000
Personal Exemption (Married)$4,000
Dependent Exemption$2,000

Additional Information

  • 2025 Rate Schedule I applies to single, head of household, married filing jointly and qualifying widow(er); married filing separately uses Rate Schedule II with brackets at half these amounts
  • No standard deduction; personal exemption of $2,000 per allowable exemption ($500 if you claim zero exemptions)

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Sources

The 2025 figures for West Virginia on this page were compiled from the following official government publications:

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Last updated: September 15, 2026

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