Retirement Tax Breakdown for West Virginia Residents

Complete West Virginia retirement tax guide: income tax rates, capital gains treatment, Social Security and pension taxation, property taxes, and sales tax. Overall retiree-friendliness rank: #27 of 51.

State Income Tax
5.12% top rate

4 bracket(s)

Capital Gains Rate
5.12%

Treated as ordinary income

Property Tax Rate
0.55%

#44 (High)

Sales Tax Rate
6.6%

State 6% + local avg 6.6%

Less Tax-Friendly State

West Virginia is phasing out its income tax. Social Security is exempt. Pensions are partially taxed. Property taxes are very low.

Retirement Income Taxation

Social Security

Not taxed

Pension Income

Taxable

Retirement Exemption

None

Tax Comparison Summary

State income tax5.12% top
Capital gains5.12%
Property tax0.55% effective
Sales tax6.6% combined
Overall retiree rank#27 of 51

West Virginia Income Tax Brackets

State Tax Bracket Schedule

RateFromTo
2.36%$0$10,000
3.15%$10,000$25,000
4.72%$25,000$40,000
5.12%$40,000$60,000

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