How do I register for West Virginia payroll taxes?

Registering for West Virginia Payroll Tax Account Numbers

West Virginia requires employers to register with the State Tax Department and Unemployment Compensation Division. You can register for both online.

State Tax Department Employer Identification Number

• Register online
• Format: 8 digits (9999-9999)
• To find an existing account number, call: (304) 558-3333

Unemployment Compensation Division Employer Number

• Register online
• Format: (999999999-9)
• To find an existing account number, call: (304) 558-2674

West Virginia Payroll Taxes

Payroll Tax Rates

The Unemployment Compensation Division will assign your unemployment insurance tax rate. New employers generally have an initial rate of 2.7%.

Payroll Tax Deposit Schedules

All unemployment taxes are deposited quarterly.

The State Tax Department will assign your withholding deposit schedule.