West Virginia Side Hustle Tax Calculator
Calculate your West Virginia state tax (4.82%), federal tax, and self-employment tax on 1099 income.
Last updated: January 2026 · Data from IRS Rev Proc 2024-40
West Virginia side hustlers benefit from recent tax cuts that lowered rates across all brackets. The Mountain State has a progressive system with rates from 2.22% to 4.82% for 2025—making it more competitive with neighboring states. West Virginia has no local income taxes.
How Side Hustle Taxes Work in West Virginia
West Virginia uses a five-bracket progressive system:
**West Virginia state tax rates (2025):** - 2.22% on income up to $10,000 - 2.96% on income $10,000-$25,000 - 3.33% on income $25,000-$40,000 - 4.44% on income $40,000-$60,000 - 4.82% on income over $60,000
**Recent changes:** - All rates were reduced effective January 2025 - Further reductions possible based on revenue triggers - No local income taxes anywhere in the state
What West Virginia Side Hustlers Owe
Let's say you're a single filer in Charleston with a $50,000 W-2 job and $14,000 in side hustle income from freelance copywriting, with $2,000 in business expenses.
**Your estimated taxes on the side hustle:** - Net self-employment income: $12,000 - Federal SE tax (15.3% of 92.35%): ~$1,697 - Federal income tax on side income: ~$2,640 (22% bracket) - West Virginia state tax (4.82%): ~$578 - **Total additional tax: ~$4,915**
West Virginia Tax Deadlines 2025
West Virginia estimated tax deadlines: - **Q1**: April 15, 2025 - **Q2**: June 16, 2025 - **Q3**: September 15, 2025 - **Q4**: January 15, 2026
Use West Virginia Form IT-140ES for state estimated tax payments.
Common Deductions for West Virginia Freelancers
West Virginia deductions for freelancers: - West Virginia starts with federal adjusted gross income - All Schedule C business expenses apply - Home office expenses - Business mileage (67 cents/mile for 2025) - Equipment and supplies
West Virginia Side Hustle Tax FAQ
What is West Virginia's top tax rate?
West Virginia's top rate is 4.82% on income over $60,000. This was reduced in 2025 from previous higher rates.
Does West Virginia have local income taxes?
No, West Virginia has no local or city income taxes. The state rate is your only West Virginia income tax.
Is West Virginia reducing taxes further?
Potentially yes. West Virginia has tax triggers that could reduce rates further if state revenue meets certain thresholds.
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