West Virginia Sales Tax
West Virginia has a 6% state sales tax. Most incorporated cities add a 1% municipal tax for a combined 7%. Rural unincorporated areas remain at the flat 6% state rate. Groceries are exempt.
Rates verified January 2026 · Source: West Virginia Dept. of Revenue
West Virginia Sales Tax Calculator 2026
Charleston 7% · Huntington 7% · Morgantown 6% · WV base 6%
West Virginia has a 6% state sales tax. Some municipalities can add up to 1% in local taxes. Most major cities including Charleston and Huntington are at 7% combined. Groceries are exempt from WV sales tax.
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West Virginia combined rates by city — 2026 reference
- 7%CharlestonKanawha County · State 6% + City 1%
- 7%HuntingtonCabell County · State 6% + City 1%
- 6%MorgantownMonongalia County · State 6% only
- 7%ParkersburgWood County · State 6% + City 1%
- 7%WheelingOhio County · State 6% + City 1%
- 7%WeirtonHancock/Brooke · State 6% + City 1%
- 7%FairmontMarion County · State 6% + City 1%
- 7%BeckleyRaleigh County · State 6% + City 1%
ZIP and district rules can differ. Verify on West Virginia Dept. of Revenue.
State rate: 6%
Avg combined: 6.55%
Economic nexus: $100,000 in sales OR 200 transactions in West Virginia
Filing: Monthly, Quarterly, or Annual
Often taxable in West Virginia
- General merchandise
- Electronics
- Clothing
- Restaurant meals
Common exemptions
- Groceries
- Prescription drugs
- Medical equipment
West Virginia sales tax — frequently asked questions
What is the West Virginia sales tax rate in 2026?
West Virginia state rate is 6%. Most major cities add 1% for a combined 7%. Rural areas may be 6%.
Are groceries taxed in West Virginia?
No. Groceries are exempt from West Virginia sales tax.
Sales tax calculators for other states
Nevada8.23% avgWashington9.38% avgColorado7.81% avgArizona8.37% avgOregon0%Georgia7.34% avgUtah7.19% avgTennessee9.55% avgMinnesota7.49% avgMichigan6% avgCalifornia8.72% avgTexas8.2% avgFlorida7.01% avgNew York8.52% avgIllinois8.74% avgOhio7.22% avgPennsylvania6.34% avgNorth Carolina6.99% avgVirginia5.63% avgMassachusetts6.25% avgIndiana7% avgWisconsin5.7% avgMaryland6% avgMissouri8.29% avgAlabama9.24% avgLouisiana9.56% avgKentucky6% avgSouth Carolina7.42% avgNew Jersey6.6% avgConnecticut6.35% avgArkansas9.47% avgOklahoma8.98% avgKansas8.68% avgIowa6.94% avgNebraska6.97% avgMississippi7.07% avgNew Mexico7.62% avgIdaho6.02% avgRhode Island7% avgVermont6.24% avgMaine5.5% avgHawaii4.44% avgNorth Dakota6.96% avgSouth Dakota6.4% avgAlaska0%Montana0%New Hampshire0%Delaware0%Wyoming5.44% avg
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Disclaimer: Rates are for informational and educational purposes and may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with the official West Virginia revenue authority or a qualified professional before filing or making business decisions.