Optimize Your E-commerce Calculations with Zip2Tax Sales & Use Tax Rates.
Optimize Your E-commerce Calculations with Zip2Tax Sales & Use Tax Rates.
In West Virginia, municipalities can add a 1% local sales and use tax on top of the state rate, bringing the combined rate to 7.00% in those locations.
Sales tax rates in West Virginia are destination-based, meaning the sales tax rate is generally determined by the location where the customer receives the purchased goods or first uses the service. This means retailers need the correct and up-to-date rate for the delivery location of each shipment.
Use our easy Sales Tax Online Lookup Solution, which includes a free sales tax calculator to see the breakdown of West Virginia taxes by municipality. After entering a ZIP code, you can enter a retail price to calculate the sales tax totals.
See all the Zip2Tax solutions available for West Virginia sales taxes here.
Special Tax Rules for West Virginia:
Shipping and handling charges are generally taxable; an exception may apply when the customer pays a regulated common carrier directly.
Clothing and footwear are generally taxed at the standard sales tax rate.
Food and food ingredients intended for human consumption are generally exempt, while prepared food is taxable at the 6% state rate.
West Virginia holds an annual back-to-school sales tax holiday for qualifying items.
Follow this link to the West Virginia Tax Division for more information.