West Virginia Tax Tables for 2020
The 2020 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 2020.
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West Virginia Tax Tables for 2020
The tables below outline the income tax structure, deduction amounts, state-level credits and payroll-related rules used for West Virginia in 2020. 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 (2020)
Marginal income tax brackets for Single filers in West Virginia for 2020. 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 (2020)
Marginal income tax brackets for Married filing jointly filers in West Virginia for 2020. 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 (2020)
Marginal income tax brackets for Married filing separately filers in West Virginia for 2020. 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 (2020)
Marginal income tax brackets for Head of household filers in West Virginia for 2020. 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 (2020)
Marginal income tax brackets for Widowed filers in West Virginia for 2020. 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(2020)
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(2020)
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
Capital gains this year—how do they affect WV?
Run them via Schedule D. Gains adjust federal AGI which can flow through to WV taxable income.
I have Schedule C (self-employment) income—use this page?
This page is for W-2 wages. Use Schedule C then combine results if you also have W-2 wages.
What are the contribution limits for 2020?
401(k) and IRA limits are loaded for 2020; add them in the calculator or open the dedicated 401(k) / IRA tools.
Do charitable contributions help WV taxes?
They can affect federal itemization which can influence state results. Try Schedule A to see if itemizing beats the standard approach for you.
Adoption or education credits—are these here?
Add them via the appropriate federal/state credit inputs or use the dedicated calculators, then refresh this WV estimate.
Important Notes
All calculations are estimates for guidance only. Always review your return and consider professional advice when submitting official filings.