West Virginia - Credit for Taxes Paid to Another State

Note: The best practice when entering multiple state tax information into Tax Processors Plus Online is to start with the nonresident return(s) and finish with the resident return. This allows the income tax data from the nonresident state(s) to transfer to the resident return.

West Virginia residents may claim a nonrefundable credit for taxes paid to another state. The income must be taxed by both jurisdictions. This credit is for state income taxes imposed on a taxpayer's income; it does not apply to local government or foreign income taxes.

Before starting the West Virginia return, prepare the nonresident return(s). Once all nonresident returns are finished, create the West Virginia resident return and Tax Processors Plus Online will automatically calculate the credit based on the nonresident return information.

If the West Virginia return is for a part-year resident, print a copy of the nonresident return(s) to refer to when entering the information for the credit.

To enter or adjust the credit for taxes paid to another state in the West Virginia individual tax return in Tax Processors Plus Online, from the West Virginia Return menu select:

• Credits
• Credit for Taxes Paid to Another State

Additional Information:

West Virginia State Tax Information

Which States does West Virginia Have a Reciprocal Agreement With?

West Virginia DOT: Individual Income Tax 

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