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State of West Virginia Tax Incentives

The State of West Virginia offers a robust array of tax incentives designed to foster business growth and economic development. These incentives aim to reduce the financial burdens on new and expanding businesses, making it easier for them to invest in their operations and workforce. From corporate tax credits to sales tax exemptions and property tax abatements, West Virginia’s tax incentives are tailored to enhance the financial health of businesses and promote long-term prosperity in the region.

  • Corporate Tax Credits
  • Sales and Use Tax Exemptions
  • Property Tax Abatements
  • Specialized Incentives for Targeted Industries
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State of WV Tax Incentives

Meeting the needs of your company is a top priority in West Virginia. The state offers robust development support, including tax credits and financing programs, which are designed to lower initial and ongoing expenses while boosting your company’s productivity.

These programs are strategically designed to attract a diverse range of industries, supporting them through various stages of growth and operational expansion. Whether you’re initiating a start-up or steering an established company towards new ventures, these tax incentives provide substantial economic relief and support, helping businesses leverage their financial resources more effectively.

Companies that relocate their corporate headquarters are eligible for tax credits if 15 new jobs (including relocated employees) are created within the first year.
For quality companies that create at least 20 new jobs within specified time limits as a result of their business expansion projects, this tax credit can offset up to 80 percent of taxes.
Provides a tax incentive to businesses that make qualified capital improvements of at least $10 million to an existing base of $20 million or more. It assesses the new capital addition at a salvage value of 3 percent for the first 10 years.
Allows a 60 percent corporate net income tax credit and franchise tax credit based on investment with no new job creation required.
Materials and equipment purchased for direct use in manufacturing are exempt from the 6 percent state sales and use tax.
Allows for up to 100 percent tax offset for R&D projects. R&D expenses are exempt from sales tax.
Goods in transit to an out-of-state destination are exempt from “ad valorem” property taxes when warehoused in West Virginia.
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