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Does West Virginia follow federal extension?

Author

Mia Ramsey

Published Apr 10, 2026

Please be aware that West Virginia will not accept the federal extension form as an extension for your West Virginia tax return. However, if you expect to owe income taxes, you should submit your payment with payment voucher WV Form 4868.

Do you have to file state taxes in West Virginia?

According to West Virginia Instructions for Form IT 140, you must file a West Virginia tax return IF: You are a full year resident or part year resident of West Virginia. You were a nonresident and your federal adjusted gross income included taxable income from West Virginia sources.

Where do I file state taxes if I move?

In most cases, you must file a tax return in any state where you resided during the year. If you relocate to another state and earn income during the year, you’ll have to file a tax return in both your old and new state.

What is WV state tax rate?

6%
The West Virginia (WV) state sales tax rate is currently 6%.

Why is my WV State Refund taking so long?

A few things could cause a longer delay in your West Virginia refund, including the following: If the department needs to verify information reported on your return or request additional information, the process will take longer. Math errors in your return or other adjustments.

Does West Virginia tax pensions and Social Security?

West Virginia is tax-friendly toward retirees. Social Security income is partially taxed. Public and private pension income are partially taxed.

All West Virginia residents who filed a federal return are required to file a resident tax return in West Virginia. If you did not file a federal return and your allowable deductions from personal exemptions do not exceed your adjusted gross income, you are required to file a West Virginia state income tax return.

Does West Virginia have a state tax form?

Use the IT-140 form if you are: A full-year resident of West Virginia. A full-year non-resident of West Virginia and have source income (mark IT-140 as Nonresident and complete Column C of Schedule A)

What is the deadline to file WV state taxes?

October 15, 2020
If you properly estimate your 2019 tax liability using the information available to you and file an extension form by July 15, 2020, your West Virginia annual income tax return will be due on October 15, 2020.

Is the state of West Virginia included on your federal tax return?

Generally, your State income tax refund must be included in your federal income for the year in which your check was received, if you deducted the State income tax paid as an itemized deduction on your federal income tax return. Please visit the How to Get Your 1009 Form page for additional information about Form 1099-G and Form 1099-INT.

When to file an amended West Virginia tax return?

If a change is made to your federal return, an amended West Virginia return must be filed within ninety (90) days. How do I file an amended West Virginia return? Use the version of Form IT-140 that corresponds to the tax year to be amended and check the “Amended Return” box.

How to contact West Virginia State Tax Department?

However, please note that due to varying circumstances such as address changes, some returns take longer to process than others. If it has been more than 10 weeks since you filed your tax return, you may call our Taxpayer Services Division and speak with a taxpayer service representative. The toll-free number is 1-800-982-8297.

How to report a change of address in West Virginia?

A form for individuals to report a change of address is posted at our website at Tax.WV.Gov on the Individuals page. See COA Individual Change of Address . Businesses that change their address must file a BUS-RBL Reissuance of Business Registration Certificate.