West Virginia Sales Tax Calculator
West Virginia has a 6% state rate with limited local taxes and a reduced rate on vehicles. West Virginia's vehicle rate of 5% differs from the general 6% rate, so title and registration paperwork can show a different figure.
Default for West Virginia: 6.45%. Edit to use another rate.
State-level estimate — the exact rate depends on your county, city, and special districts.
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Effective from 2026-01-01 · State-level rate (no ZIP snapshot for this state yet).
West Virginia sales tax rates
| Rate type | Rate |
|---|---|
| State rate | 6.00% |
| Average local rate | 0.45% |
| Average combined rate | 6.45% |
| Highest combined rate | 7.00% |
What is taxable in West Virginia?
- Unprepared food and prescription drugs are exempt, and motor vehicles are taxed at a reduced 5% rate.
- Municipalities may add a 1% local sales tax, which is the main source of variation across the state.
WV sales tax calculator FAQ
- What is the sales tax rate in West Virginia?
- West Virginia's state-level rate is 6.00%. Local taxes bring the statewide average combined rate to about 6.45%, with the highest combined rate around 7.00%. West Virginia's vehicle rate of 5% differs from the general 6% rate, so title and registration paperwork can show a different figure.
- Does West Virginia have local sales tax?
- Municipalities may add a 1% local sales tax, which is the main source of variation across the state.
- What is exempt from sales tax in West Virginia?
- Unprepared food and prescription drugs are exempt, and motor vehicles are taxed at a reduced 5% rate.
- How do I calculate sales tax in West Virginia?
- Multiply the pre-tax price by the combined rate for your location. At the roughly 6.45% average combined rate, a $100.00 purchase would add about $6.45 in tax. Use the ZIP lookup above for the specific rate, and confirm with the West Virginia State Tax Department.
Official source: West Virginia State Tax Department.
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Other state calculators
- Arkansas6.50%
- California7.25%
- Connecticut6.35%
- Florida6.00%
- Michigan6.00%
- Minnesota6.875%
- Missouri4.225%
- New Jersey6.625%
- New York4.00%
- Ohio5.75%
- Pennsylvania6.00%
- Texas6.25%
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