Does West Virginia have a tax-free weekend?
Quick answer
Yes. West Virginia runs a sales tax holiday: Back-to-school holiday in early August. Qualifying purchases skip the full combined rate, which runs 7% in covered West Virginia metros.
Holiday dates and qualifying item lists are set by statute and can change year to year. West Virginia Tax Division publishes the official list before each holiday, including per-item price caps and whether local jurisdictions must participate.
Rule summary
How West Virginia treats each category.
| Recurring holiday | Back-to-school holiday in early August. |
|---|---|
| Normal combined rate | 7% |
| Clothing exemption | None |
| Grocery exemption | Year-round |
This page summarizes the general rule. Every state writes exceptions for specific products, and local jurisdictions can differ from the state treatment. Confirm your situation with the West Virginia Tax Division or a tax professional before relying on it for filing.
Combined rates in West Virginia
What a taxable purchase actually costs in West Virginia.
Frequently asked
Answers pulled from the same rule set.
- Does West Virginia have a tax-free weekend?
- Yes — West Virginia runs a sales tax holiday: Back-to-school holiday in early August.
- Do local taxes still apply during a West Virginia sales tax holiday?
- It depends on the statute. Some states require every local jurisdiction to participate; others let cities opt out and keep charging their local share. West Virginia Tax Division publishes the participating jurisdictions each year.
More West Virginia guides
Other West Virginia rules that change the total.