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West Virginia Payroll Guide

State tax information for employers running payroll in West Virginia, including agency contacts, supported filings, and account setup requirements for withholding, unemployment insurance, and local withholding.

Written by Kate Biel

πŸ“ Overview

This guide covers state tax information for employers running payroll in West Virginia. West Virginia also has local withholding taxes. Use the sections below to find agency contact information, supported tax filings, and the account details required for tax setup.


βš™οΈ West Virginia Tax Information

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Agency Information

Website: West Virginia State Tax Department
Phone: (304) 558-3333

New employers: Register here
Registered employers: Access account here

Supported Tax Filings

  • Employer's Withholding Return Quarterly (WV/IT-101Q)

  • Annual Reconciliation of Withholding with W-2 (IT-103)

Required for Tax Setup

  1. Withholding Account Number (8 digits, e.g., 1234-5678)

  2. Filing Frequency (Monthly or Annually)

Third Party Administrator (TPA) Access

DaySmart Payroll needs granted TPA access to pay and file this tax. Follow the instructions below to ensure there are no delays in processing:

  1. Log in to your MyTaxes account at https://mytaxes.wvtax.gov/_/

  2. Navigate to the section for managing your profile or account settings (this is typically found under Manage My Profile)

  3. Locate the Grant Third Party Access option or similar

  4. Enter the username and email of the third party requesting access

  5. Select File and Pay as the access level

  6. Submit the request

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Agency Information

Website: WorkForce West Virginia
Phone: (304) 558-2677

New employers: Register here
Registered employers: Access account here

Supported Tax Filings

  • Quarterly Wage & Contribution Report (WVUC-A-154)

Required for Tax Setup

  1. Unemployment Account Number (10 digits, e.g., 123456789-1)

  2. Unemployment Insurance Base Tax Rate (X.X%)

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West Virginia has local withholding taxes in addition to state withholding. DaySmart Payroll supports paying and filing most localities; however, each city or county sets its own rules and a full list cannot be provided here. If a local tax applies, you will be prompted to enter the necessary tax information during account setup.


❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Find answers to common questions or additional details that may not be covered in the main instructions.

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Where do I find my West Virginia withholding account number?

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Your West Virginia Withholding Account Number is an 8-digit number formatted as 1234-5678. It is assigned by the West Virginia State Tax Department when you register and can be found on agency correspondence or by logging into your MyTaxes WV account.

How do I find my West Virginia UI account number and base tax rate?

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Your UI account number and base tax rate are assigned by WorkForce West Virginia when you register. Your rate is included in an annual rate notice. If you need to look these up, log into your WV One Stop Business employer account or contact the agency at (304) 558-2677.

What if my city or county has a local withholding tax?

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If a local withholding tax applies to your business, you will be prompted to enter the required tax information during account setup. Each West Virginia city or county sets its own rules. If you have questions about a specific locality, contact DaySmart Support for guidance.

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