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title: "West Virginia 1099 Tax Calculator 2026: Self-Employment & State Tax | TaxWren"
description: "Estimate 2026 West Virginia state income tax, self-employment tax and federal income tax for freelancers and 1099 contractors, plus how much to set aside."
url: https://taxwren.com/1099-tax-calculator/west-virginia
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2026 tax year · updated Oct 10, 2026

# West Virginia 1099 tax calculator

West Virginia has a graduated income tax with 5 rates from 2.11% to 4.58%; the top rate starts at $60,000 of taxable income for single filers. Estimate your self-employment, federal and West Virginia taxes below.

Estimated take-home

24.2% effective

For $85,000 of 1099 income · Single · West Virginia

$64,471

$5,373 per month

Set aside 24% of every payment

That covers federal, self-employment and state tax on this income.

- Self-employment tax: $12,010
- Federal income tax: $5,790
- State income tax: $2,729
- Total estimated tax: $20,529

## 2026 quarterly payments (Form 1040-ES)

-   Q1 · due Apr 15, 2026
    
    $5,132
    
    Covers Jan 1 – Mar 31
    
-   Q2 · due Jun 15, 2026
    
    $5,132
    
    Covers Apr 1 – May 31
    
-   Q3 · due Sep 15, 2026
    
    $5,132
    
    Covers Jun 1 – Aug 31
    
-   Q4 · due Jan 15, 2027
    
    $5,132
    
    Covers Sep 1 – Dec 31
    

What this estimate assumes

-   Standard deduction (no itemizing)
-   No employees or business property (QBI wage limits treated as zero)
-   No child tax credit
-   No county or city income tax (West Virginia has local income taxes in some areas)
-   Excludes 2025 law deductions for tips, overtime, seniors and car loan interest

Estimate for information only, not tax advice. 2026 figures from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32.

## Taxes for West Virginia freelancers in 2026

Single filers get a personal exemption of $2,000.

On $85,000 of 1099 profit, a single filer owes about $2,729 in West Virginia income tax on top of $17,800 in federal taxes. That ranks 26th lowest of 51 (50 states and DC), right at the national median.

Among its neighbors, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Kentucky would tax the same income less, while Maryland and Virginia would tax it more.

Some West Virginia localities levy their own payroll, wage or investment income taxes, which are not included in these estimates.

## West Virginia income tax brackets for 2026

| Rate | Single: taxable income over | Married jointly: over |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2.11% | $0 | $0 |
| 2.81% | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| 3.16% | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| 4.22% | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| 4.58% | $60,000 | $60,000 |

## West Virginia vs. neighboring states

Tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit for a single filer in 2026. The median across all 50 states and DC is $2,729 of state income tax.

| State | State tax | Total tax | Take-home |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| West Virginia | $2,729 | $20,529 | $64,471 |
| [Kentucky](/1099-tax-calculator/kentucky) | $2,647 | $20,447 | $64,553 |
| [Maryland](/1099-tax-calculator/maryland) | $3,389 | $21,189 | $63,811 |
| [Ohio](/1099-tax-calculator/ohio) | $1,729 | $19,529 | $65,471 |
| [Pennsylvania](/1099-tax-calculator/pennsylvania) | $2,425 | $20,225 | $64,775 |
| [Virginia](/1099-tax-calculator/virginia) | $3,728 | $21,528 | $63,472 |

## How West Virginia taxes changed

For 2026, West Virginia cut its top rate from 4.82% to 4.58%. State tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit falls from $2,873 to $2,729 (−$144).

West Virginia income tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit

Take-home pay on a $75,000 salary

|  | 2025 | 2026 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Top income tax rate | 4.82% | 4.58% |
| Standard deduction (single) | — | — |
| State tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit | $2,873 | $2,729 |
| Take-home on a $75,000 salary | $58,633 | $59,047 |

Each year uses that year's federal and West Virginia rules, so the take-home row also reflects federal changes. [Federal changes](/federal-tax-brackets) · [All data updates](/tax-law-changes)

Sources: [West Virginia revenue department](https://tax.wv.gov), [Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets](https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/state-income-tax-rates-2026/), [IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-25-32.pdf). See our [methodology](/methodology).

## West Virginia 1099 tax FAQ

### Does West Virginia have a state income tax?

West Virginia has a graduated income tax with 5 rates from 2.11% to 4.58%; the top rate starts at $60,000 of taxable income for single filers.

### How much should a freelancer in West Virginia set aside for taxes?

A single filer with $85,000 of 1099 profit and no other income should set aside about 24% of every payment in 2026: $12,010 self-employment tax, $5,790 federal income tax and $2,729 West Virginia income tax. Use the calculator for your own income, expenses and filing status.

### What is the top West Virginia income tax rate in 2026?

4.58%. West Virginia has a graduated income tax with 5 rates from 2.11% to 4.58%; the top rate starts at $60,000 of taxable income for single filers.

### Do I need to make estimated tax payments to West Virginia?

Generally yes, if you expect to owe state tax that is not covered by withholding. West Virginia sets its own thresholds and due dates; check the West Virginia revenue department's estimated payment rules.

West Virginia at a glance

- Top income tax rate: 4.58%
- State tax on $85,000: $2,729
- Rank (1 = lowest): 26 of 51
- Set aside: 24%

Nearby states

-   [West Virginia take-home pay calculator](/take-home-pay-calculator/west-virginia)
-   [Kentucky 1099 tax calculator](/1099-tax-calculator/kentucky)
-   [Maryland 1099 tax calculator](/1099-tax-calculator/maryland)
-   [Ohio 1099 tax calculator](/1099-tax-calculator/ohio)
-   [Pennsylvania 1099 tax calculator](/1099-tax-calculator/pennsylvania)
-   [Virginia 1099 tax calculator](/1099-tax-calculator/virginia)

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