West Virginia Payroll & Paycheck Tax Calculator
Managing payroll in the Mountain State shouldn't feel like navigating a coal mine without a headlamp. From Charleston to Morgantown, our West Virginia Payroll Tax Calculator makes calculating employee withholdings as clear as a mountain stream. Handle state income tax, municipal taxes, and federal requirements with confidence—all in one straightforward tool.
West Virginia Payroll Tax Steps
West Virginia’s progressive tax system combined with various municipal taxes can make payroll more complex than the state’s winding mountain roads. Our calculator helps you navigate West Virginia’s payroll requirements without getting lost in the hills, ensuring accurate calculations whether you’re in the Eastern Panhandle or the Ohio River Valley. Get precise withholdings as dependably as West Virginia hospitality.
Here are some key steps you’ll have to take to make smarter payroll decisions.
Step #1: Register with West Virginia State Tax Department and WorkForce
To hire employees in West Virginia, you'll need to register with the West Virginia State Tax Department for withholding taxes and WorkForce West Virginia for unemployment insurance. West Virginia's MyTaxes online portal makes registration as smooth as moonshine (the legal kind). Some cities require separate registration for municipal taxes.
New employers pay 2.7% unemployment tax on the first $9,500 of each employee's wages for their first three years.
Step #2: Handle West Virginia's Multi-Layer Tax Forms
Step #3: Master West Virginia's Minimum Wage and Overtime Laws
Step #4: Meet New Hampshire's Pay Period Requirements
Step #5: Use our Simple West Virginia Payroll Calculator
Step #6: Submit Taxes and File West Virginia Payroll Reports
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