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West Virginia Sales Tax Calculator 2026

West Virginia sales tax is 6% state + local (Charleston 7%). Use the calculator for instant estimates—free, no signup.

Inputs

Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

Override local rates (optional)

Use this on state pages when you only know the base state rate. City pages should use the prefilled local breakdown.

Results

Sales tax breakdown for West Virginia.

Effective Tax Rate: 6.000%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00
Sales Tax$6.00
Total Price$106.00

Rate Breakdown

State6.000%
County0.000%
City0.000%
Special District0.000%
Base combined6.000%
Total6.000%
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CharlestonSales tax calculator →

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How This Calculator Works

  1. Enter the purchase price and category (general, groceries, etc.).
  2. Optionally adjust local rate if you know your municipality (e.g., Charleston 1%).
  3. Tax = Price × (Total Rate / 100); total = Price + Tax.
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Calculation Methodology

We calculate sales tax using the combined rate:

  • Total Rate: State (6%) + Local (up to 1%)
  • Tax Amount: Price × (Total Rate / 100)
  • Total Price: Price + Tax

West Virginia Sales Tax Calculator 2026

West Virginia's statewide sales tax rate is 6% in 2026. Some municipalities add up to 1% local tax (e.g., Charleston 7% combined). Use the calculator above for instant estimates or our city pages for exact combined rates—free, no signup.

West Virginia Sales Tax Structure (2026)

West Virginia has a 6% state sales tax. Municipalities may impose up to 1% local sales tax (e.g., Charleston 7% combined).

  • State rate: 6%
  • Local add-ons: up to 1% (Charleston 1%)
  • Typical combined rate: 6% to 7% (Charleston 7%)

Sales Tax Rates for Major West Virginia Areas

Use city pages for the most accurate combined rate.

AreaExample combined rateCalculator
Charleston7%Charleston Sales Tax Calculator
Huntington6% or 7%—

How to Find Your Exact West Virginia Sales Tax Rate

Combined rates vary by municipality. Use the calculator above with your known local rate, or check the West Virginia State Tax Department Sales and Use Tax. For Charleston: Charleston Sales Tax Calculator, or browse West Virginia tax calculators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the West Virginia state sales tax rate in 2026?

West Virginia has a 6% statewide sales tax. Municipalities may add up to 1% local tax (Charleston 7% combined).

Q:Is West Virginia sales tax the same in every city?

No. The state rate is 6% everywhere; some municipalities add up to 1% local tax (Charleston 7%).

Q:Are groceries taxed in West Virginia?

Groceries (food for home consumption) and prescription drugs are exempt from West Virginia sales tax.

Q:What is the sales tax rate in Charleston, West Virginia?

Charleston's combined sales tax rate in 2026 is 7%: 6% West Virginia state plus 1% Charleston local tax.