West Virginia Tax Tables for 2017
The 2017 West Virginia Tax Tables summarise the state-level rules applied to wages, deductions, credits and taxable income. These tables match the rules used by the West Virginia State Tax Calculator 2017.
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West Virginia Tax Tables for 2017
The tables below outline the income tax structure, deduction amounts, state-level credits and payroll-related rules used for West Virginia in 2017. West Virginia uses filing-status–specific progressive income tax tables. Income is divided into brackets and each portion is taxed at its marginal rate. The table below shows the full structure for this filing status. For a full explanation of marginal brackets, see our Tax Tables guide.
Single – Progressive Tax Brackets (2017)
Marginal income tax brackets for Single filers in West Virginia for 2017. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at the stated rate.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 0.00 to $ 10,000.00 | 3% |
| 2 | $ 10,000.00 to $ 25,000.00 | 4% |
| 3 | $ 25,000.00 to $ 40,000.00 | 4.5% |
| 4 | $ 40,000.00 to $ 60,000.00 | 6% |
| 5 | $ 60,000.00 and over | 6.5% |
Married filing jointly – Progressive Tax Brackets (2017)
Marginal income tax brackets for Married filing jointly filers in West Virginia for 2017. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at the stated rate.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 0.00 to $ 10,000.00 | 3% |
| 2 | $ 10,000.00 to $ 25,000.00 | 4% |
| 3 | $ 25,000.00 to $ 40,000.00 | 4.5% |
| 4 | $ 40,000.00 to $ 60,000.00 | 6% |
| 5 | $ 60,000.00 and over | 6.5% |
Married filing separately – Progressive Tax Brackets (2017)
Marginal income tax brackets for Married filing separately filers in West Virginia for 2017. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at the stated rate.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 0.00 to $ 5,000.00 | 3% |
| 2 | $ 5,000.00 to $ 12,500.00 | 4% |
| 3 | $ 12,500.00 to $ 20,000.00 | 4.5% |
| 4 | $ 20,000.00 to $ 30,000.00 | 6% |
| 5 | $ 30,000.00 and over | 6.5% |
Head of household – Progressive Tax Brackets (2017)
Marginal income tax brackets for Head of household filers in West Virginia for 2017. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at the stated rate.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 0.00 to $ 10,000.00 | 3% |
| 2 | $ 10,000.00 to $ 25,000.00 | 4% |
| 3 | $ 25,000.00 to $ 40,000.00 | 4.5% |
| 4 | $ 40,000.00 to $ 60,000.00 | 6% |
| 5 | $ 60,000.00 and over | 6.5% |
Widowed – Progressive Tax Brackets (2017)
Marginal income tax brackets for Widowed filers in West Virginia for 2017. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at the stated rate.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 0.00 to $ 10,000.00 | 3% |
| 2 | $ 10,000.00 to $ 25,000.00 | 4% |
| 3 | $ 25,000.00 to $ 40,000.00 | 4.5% |
| 4 | $ 40,000.00 to $ 60,000.00 | 6% |
| 5 | $ 60,000.00 and over | 6.5% |
West Virginia Standard Deduction(2017)
State-level standard deduction amounts for each filing status.
| Filing Status | Amount |
|---|---|
| Single | $0 |
| Married filing jointly | $0 |
| Married filing separately | $0 |
| Head of household | $0 |
| Widowed | $0 |
West Virginia Payroll Taxes(2017)
Payroll taxes set at the state level, separate from federal FICA.
| Tax | Rate | Wage Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Insurance Tax | 0% | No cap |
West Virginia Tax Tables for Related Years
These related years are often reviewed together for comparing bracket changes, deductions and West Virginia updates:
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I qualify for the Saver’s Credit?
Depends on AGI and contributions—enter retirement contributions and filing status to test eligibility.
Daily spending tweaks—what’s the long-term impact?
Use the Daily Expense Savings tool to compound small habit changes.
Household employment taxes—where to model?
Use Schedule H if you have household employees, then reflect totals here.
Can I add pre-tax commuter or FSA amounts here?
Yes—use the pre-tax inputs (health/commuter/FSA) to reflect your actual plan deductions.
Can I add an extra flat withholding for WV only?
Yes—enter an additional state withholding amount in the WV calculator and compare the cash-flow impact.
Important Notes
All calculations are estimates for guidance only. Always review your return and consider professional advice when submitting official filings.