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This information was last verified on May 9, 2026. Tax laws may have changed since then.

Kansasworking inWest Virginia
Standard — file nonresident return if onsite

West Virginia

Work State Tax Rate
2.22%-4.82%
Withholding Starts
After 30 days (mutuality requirement)
Law Last Updated
Jan 1, 2025

Employee Obligations (Which Returns YOU Must File)

If you physically work in West Virginia, file a nonresident West Virginia return (tax rate: 2.22%-4.82%). Then file your Kansas return and claim the Schedule S Part A credit so you don't get taxed twice on the same income.

Employer Obligations (What Your Employer Must Withhold & Remit)

Register for withholding and unemployment. Unemployment applies to the first $9,000 of wages.

City & Local Income Taxes (Extra Filings Beyond the State Return)

Several cities charge flat weekly fees (not percentages). Charleston $3 per week ($156 per year), Parkersburg $2.50 per week ($130 per year), Wheeling $2 per week ($104 per year). Also Fairmont, Morgantown, and Weirton.

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Employee/Individual Tax Source: https://tax.wv.gov/individuals
Row last reviewed: May 9, 2026Home state credit form: Schedule S Part A

This is general information, not tax or legal advice. Laws change frequently. Always consult a licensed CPA or tax attorney for your specific situation. All information researched as of March 21, 2026.