Find more information about your West Virginia state taxes below, including how you can track your West Virginia tax refund and information about state tax brackets.
Where’s my West Virginia state tax refund?
Check the status of your West Virginia state tax refund using these resources.
State: West Virginia
Website: West Virginia Tax Division
Refund Status Phone Support: 1-304-558-3333
General Tax Information: 1-800-982-8297
Email Tax Support: TaxHelp@WV.Gov
2024 State Tax Filing Deadline: April 15, 2025
Note: The West Virginia Tax Division is implementing security measures that may cause a significant delay of your tax refund. Please wait at least 10 weeks before calling to check the status of your refund. In the meantime, you can track your state refund using the website linked above.
West Virginia tax brackets
The West Virginia state income tax is similar in structure to the federal income tax. Based on filing status, here are the 2024 tax brackets:
| Tax Rates | Single Filers / Married Filing Jointly / Heads of Household/ Surviving Spouse/ Estates and Trusts | Married Filing Separately |
|---|---|---|
| 2.36% | Up to $10,000 | Up to $5,000 |
| 3.15% | $10,001-$25,000 | $5,001-$12,500 |
| 3.54% | $25,001-$40,000 | $12,501-$20,000 |
| 4.72% | $40,001-$60,000 | $20,001-$30,000 |
| 5.12% | Over $60,000 | Over $30,000 |
West Virginia taxable income
To calculate total taxable income in West Virginia, there are a variety of income types a taxpayer can subtract from their adjusted gross income (AGI). Here are some examples:
- West Virginia Teachers’ Retirement System benefits
- Public Employees Retirement System benefits
- Active military personnel salary
- Up to $8,000 in income for people who are disabled or age 65 or older
- EZ Pass deductions of up to $1,200
West Virginia is expanding its subtraction for Social Security benefits. In tax year 2024, you can subtract 35% of the amount of Social Security benefits received and included in your federal AGI. In 2025, you can subtract 65%. Beginning in 2026, West Virginia taxpayers will be able to deduct 100%.
Where’s my West Virginia tax refund?
It can take up to 10 weeks after filing to receive your tax refund from the West Virginia State Department. Typically, e-filed returns are processed more quickly than paper-filed returns. If you need assistance, check the West Virginia Tax Division FAQ page.
What can cause a delay in my West Virginia tax refund?
Below are a few factors that can cause delays in getting your West Virginia State tax refund:
- You are a first-time filer (allow an additional three weeks).
- Your return was incomplete.
- There are certain math errors in the return.
- The department needs to check certain details reported on the return or request more information. This is generally a time-consuming process.
- You use multiple form types to finish your return.
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