Combined tax revenues in West Virginia decreased 3.2% in the first quarter of 2024 in comparison to the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
Overall, West Virginia collected $1.5 billion in taxes during the first quarter of 2024, compared to $1.6 billion in the previous quarter.
The majority of the state’s tax revenue was collected through general sales and gross receipts taxes ($844 million) and income taxes ($502 million).
In addition to detailed tax revenue data from each state, the Quarterly Summary of State and Local Government Tax Revenue includes an estimate of state and local government tax revenue at a national level.
The Census Bureau cautions that it sets the tax classifications among the survey categories, and they may differ from the classifications set by the state governments.
| Type of Tax | Amount (millions) |
|---|---|
| Sales and Gross Receipts Taxes | $844 |
| Income Taxes | $502 |
| Other Taxes | $141 |
| License Taxes | $43 |
| Property Taxes | $2 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
