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West Virginiaworking inMaryland
Reciprocity — home state withholds for you

Maryland

Work State Tax Rate
2%-6.5% (new brackets in 2025)
Withholding Starts
Day 1
Law Last Updated
Jan 1, 2025

Employee Obligations (Which Returns YOU Must File)

West Virginia has a reciprocity agreement with Maryland. If your only income from Maryland is wages, salary, tips, or commissions, file your West Virginia return only — no Maryland return needed. Give your Maryland employer your reciprocity form (WV/IT-104R) each year.

Employer Obligations (What Your Employer Must Withhold & Remit)

Reciprocity applies. If the employee provides the reciprocity form (WV/IT-104R), withhold West Virginia tax instead of Maryland tax. Must still register for Maryland unemployment insurance. Register for withholding and unemployment from day 1. Unemployment applies to the first $8,500 of wages. PFML starts in 2027 with employer paying up to 0.45%.

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

All 23 Maryland counties plus Baltimore City levy local income taxes. Nonresidents pay a flat 2.25% (doubled from 1.25% in January 2025). This is handled on the state return. Combined state plus local can exceed 8.75%. The M1CR credit does NOT cover the local portion.

Reciprocity Agreement — File Home State Only for Wages

West Virginia has a reciprocity agreement with Maryland. For wage income, you only need to file your West Virginia return. Give your employer the reciprocity form (WV/IT-104R) each year to avoid Maryland withholding.

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Row last reviewed: Apr 17, 2026Home state credit form: Schedule E

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.