West Virginia Tax Tables for 2016
The 2016 West Virginia Tax Tables summarise the state-level rules applied to wages, deductions, credits and taxable income. These tables match the rules used by the West Virginia State Tax Calculator 2016.
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West Virginia Tax Tables for 2016
The tables below outline the income tax structure, deduction amounts, state-level credits and payroll-related rules used for West Virginia in 2016. West Virginia uses filing-status–specific progressive income tax tables. Income is divided into brackets and each portion is taxed at its marginal rate. The table below shows the full structure for this filing status. For a full explanation of marginal brackets, see our Tax Tables guide.
Single – Progressive Tax Brackets (2016)
Marginal income tax brackets for Single filers in West Virginia for 2016. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at the stated rate.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 0.00 to $ 10,000.00 | 3% |
| 2 | $ 10,000.00 to $ 25,000.00 | 4% |
| 3 | $ 25,000.00 to $ 40,000.00 | 4.5% |
| 4 | $ 40,000.00 to $ 60,000.00 | 6% |
| 5 | $ 60,000.00 and over | 6.5% |
Married filing jointly – Progressive Tax Brackets (2016)
Marginal income tax brackets for Married filing jointly filers in West Virginia for 2016. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at the stated rate.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 0.00 to $ 10,000.00 | 3% |
| 2 | $ 10,000.00 to $ 25,000.00 | 4% |
| 3 | $ 25,000.00 to $ 40,000.00 | 4.5% |
| 4 | $ 40,000.00 to $ 60,000.00 | 6% |
| 5 | $ 60,000.00 and over | 6.5% |
Married filing separately – Progressive Tax Brackets (2016)
Marginal income tax brackets for Married filing separately filers in West Virginia for 2016. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at the stated rate.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 0.00 to $ 5,000.00 | 3% |
| 2 | $ 5,000.00 to $ 12,500.00 | 4% |
| 3 | $ 12,500.00 to $ 20,000.00 | 4.5% |
| 4 | $ 20,000.00 to $ 30,000.00 | 6% |
| 5 | $ 30,000.00 and over | 6.5% |
Head of household – Progressive Tax Brackets (2016)
Marginal income tax brackets for Head of household filers in West Virginia for 2016. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at the stated rate.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 0.00 to $ 10,000.00 | 3% |
| 2 | $ 10,000.00 to $ 25,000.00 | 4% |
| 3 | $ 25,000.00 to $ 40,000.00 | 4.5% |
| 4 | $ 40,000.00 to $ 60,000.00 | 6% |
| 5 | $ 60,000.00 and over | 6.5% |
Widowed – Progressive Tax Brackets (2016)
Marginal income tax brackets for Widowed filers in West Virginia for 2016. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at the stated rate.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 0.00 to $ 10,000.00 | 3% |
| 2 | $ 10,000.00 to $ 25,000.00 | 4% |
| 3 | $ 25,000.00 to $ 40,000.00 | 4.5% |
| 4 | $ 40,000.00 to $ 60,000.00 | 6% |
| 5 | $ 60,000.00 and over | 6.5% |
West Virginia Standard Deduction(2016)
State-level standard deduction amounts for each filing status.
| Filing Status | Amount |
|---|---|
| Single | $0 |
| Married filing jointly | $0 |
| Married filing separately | $0 |
| Head of household | $0 |
| Widowed | $0 |
West Virginia Payroll Taxes(2016)
Payroll taxes set at the state level, separate from federal FICA.
| Tax | Rate | Wage Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Insurance Tax | 0% | No cap |
West Virginia Tax Tables for Related Years
These related years are often reviewed together for comparing bracket changes, deductions and West Virginia updates:
Frequently Asked Questions
Remote work across state lines—does WV still tax me?
If you work from within WV, WV rules typically apply. If you work physically in another state, that state may tax those wages. Use separate state pages to compare.
Does itemizing change my WV result?
It can—itemized deductions shift federal taxable income and can influence state figures. Use Schedule A to compare against standard assumptions.
Rental or K-1 passthrough items—where do they go?
Summarize on Schedule E and include results here to see the net wage impact.
Can I request a WV feature or calculator?
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Budget stress-test for WV households
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Important Notes
All calculations are estimates for guidance only. Always review your return and consider professional advice when submitting official filings.